Section 7-101 - Definitions.
§ 7-101. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 38A, § 37(a)(1).
The only change is in style.
(b) Fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity.- "Fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity" means:
(1) a governmental subdivision, by its appropriate designated authority;
(2) a board or fire commission of a fire department or governmental subdivision;
(3) a fire department;
(4) a fire company;
(5) a rescue squad; or
(6) an emergency medical services unit, including an entity that provides emergency medical services at any level.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 38A, § 37(a)(2).
The only changes are in style.
(c) Mutual aid agreement.-
(1) "Mutual aid agreement" means an agreement to establish and carry out a plan to assist in extinguishing fires and preserving life and property by providing fire fighting, rescue, or emergency medical equipment, personnel, and services.
(2) "Mutual aid agreement" includes a reciprocal agreement entered into in accordance with former Article 38A, § 37 of the Code before July 1, 1989.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 38A, § 37(a)(3).
In paragraph (1) of this subsection, the former phrase "within this State, the District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, or Pennsylvania" is deleted as unnecessary in light of § 7-103(a) of this subtitle.
In paragraph (2) of this subsection, the reference to a reciprocal agreement entered into in accordance with "former Article 38A, § 37 of the Code" is substituted for the former reference to a reciprocal agreement entered into in accordance with "this section" for clarity and accuracy.
[An. Code 1957, art. 38A, § 37(a); 2003, ch. 5, § 2; ch. 21 § 7.]