1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. (b) “Fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity” means:

   1. (1) a governmental subdivision, by its appropriate designated authority;
   2. (2) a board or fire commission of a fire department or governmental subdivision;
   3. (3) a fire department;
   4. (4) a fire company;
   5. (5) a rescue squad; or
   6. (6) an emergency medical services unit, including an entity that provides emergency medical services at any level.

3. (c)

   1. (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. (2) “Mutual aid agreement” includes a reciprocal agreement entered into in accordance with this section and § 7-103 of this subtitle before July 1, 1989.

Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2018, c. 12, § 6.