Alaska § 47.10.398 - Immunity from liability.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.10.398 — Immunity from liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.10.398. Immunity from liability.
(a) A person in a shelter for runaways, or in a home for which an application to be designated a shelter for runaways is being considered by a corporation licensed for that purpose by the department, that is operated in a manner that is consistent with AS 47.10.392 — 47.10.399 and regulations adopted under those sections is not criminally liable under AS 11.51.130 (a)(4).
(b) Except as provided in (c) of this section, the provider of a shelter for runaways, or of a home for which an application to be designated a shelter for runaways is being considered by a corporation approved for that purpose by the department, that is operated in a manner that is consistent with AS 47.10.392 — 47.10.399 and regulations adopted under those sections and the members of the provider's household, other than a runaway minor, are not liable for civil damages as a result of an act or omission (1) in admitting or refusing to admit a runaway minor to the shelter or home; or
(2) by a runaway minor who is sheltered in the shelter or home.
(c) The provisions of (b) of this section do not preclude liability for civil damages as a result of recklessness or intentional misconduct.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.10.398
What does Alaska Statutes § 47.10.398 cover?
Section 47.10.398 ("Immunity from liability.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. 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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