Alabama § 45-29-140.11 - Governmental Functions; Liability of Authority.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-29-140.11 — Governmental Functions; Liability of Authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-29-140.11. Governmental Functions; Liability of Authority.
(a) The furnishing of fire protection facilities in conjunction with the water services by the authority as well as the furnishing of water services are hereby declared to be a governmental function.
(b) The authority shall not be liable for any tort, whether negligent or wilful, committed by any director, agent, servant, or employee of the authority in the furnishing of water service or fire protection facilities or service or in the construction, maintenance, or operation of any water or fire protection facility.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 45-29-140.11 ("Governmental Functions; Liability of Authority.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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