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8 U.S.C. § 1370 — Reimbursement of States and localities for emergency ambulance services

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Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Attorney General shall fully reimburse States and political subdivisions of States for costs incurred by such a State or subdivision for emergency ambulance services provided to any alien who—
  1. (1)is injured while crossing a land or sea border of the United States without inspection or at any time or place other than as designated by the Attorney General; and
  2. (2)is under the custody of the State or subdivision pursuant to a transfer, request, or other action by a Federal authority.