§ 5160. Recovery of assistance
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(a)Party liable Any person who intentionally causes a condition for which Federal assistance is provided under this chapter or under any other Federal law as a result of a declaration of a major disaster or emergency under this chapter shall be liable to the United States for the reasonable costs incurred by the United States in responding to such disaster or emergency to the extent that such costs are attributable to the intentional act or omission of such person which caused such condition. Such action for reasonable costs shall be brought in an appropriate United States district court.
(b)Rendering of care A person shall not be liable under this section for costs incurred by the United States as a result of actions taken or omitted by such person in the course of rendering care or assistance in response to a major disaster or emergency.
(Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 317, as added Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 105(m)(1), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4695.)
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- Public Law 117–263To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes
- Public Law 100–707To amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide for more effective assistance in response to major disasters and emergencies, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 317
- Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 105(m)(1)
- 102 Stat. 4695
- Pub. L. 93–288
- 88 Stat. 143
- section 317 of Pub. L. 93–288
- Pub. L. 100–707
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 317
Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 105(m)(1)
Stat.102 Stat. 4695
Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–288
Stat.88 Stat. 143
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