Idaho § 5-342
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 5-342, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-342.
immunity for search and rescue operations. No person serving as a volunteer member of a search and rescue operation constituted pursuant to section 31-2229 , Idaho Code, may have their actions or omissions occurring during the search and rescue operation found to be the proximate cause of injuries to a person subject of a search or rescue, unless the volunteer’s actions or omissions are not done in good faith or are grossly negligent. This limitation of liability applies notwithstanding the fact that an organization may recover costs incurred incident to the search and rescue operation or rendering of emergency care.
[5-342, added 2010, ch. 247, sec. 1, p. 636.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 5-342
What does Idaho Statutes § 5-342 cover?
Section 5-342 is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 5-342?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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