((a)) ** Definition of State** In this section, the term “State” means—

((1)) a State; and

((2)) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

((b)) ** In general** If a State seeks reimbursement for amounts expended for resources and services provided to another State for the management and suppression of a wildfire, the Secretary, subject to subsections (c) and (d)—

((1)) may accept the reimbursement amounts from the other State; and

((2)) shall pay those amounts to the State seeking reimbursement.

((c)) ** Mutual assistance agreement** As a condition of seeking and providing reimbursement under subsection (b), the State seeking reimbursement and the State providing reimbursement must each have a mutual assistance agreement with the Forest Service or another Federal agency for providing and receiving wildfire management and suppression resources and services.

((d)) ** Terms and conditions** The Secretary may prescribe the terms and conditions determined to be necessary to carry out subsection (b).

((e)) ** Effect on prior reimbursements** Any acceptance of funds or reimbursements made by the Secretary before , that otherwise would have been authorized under this section shall be considered to have been made in accordance with this section.February 7, 20142014-02-07