Idaho § 39-7113
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-7113, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-7113.
Persons rendering assistance relating to hazardous substance incidents - Good samaritan limited immunity. (1) Consistent with the provisions of subsections (2) and (3) of this section:
(a) The state shall be liable for the acts or omissions of the state emergency response teams responding to a hazardous substance incident.
(b) The designating or requesting city or county shall be liable for the acts or omissions of a local emergency response authority responding to a hazardous substance incident within its jurisdiction.
(2) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any state emergency response team, local emergency response authority or other person who responds to a hazardous substance incident at the request of an incident commander shall not be subject to civil liability for assistance or advice, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.
(3) The exemption from civil liability provided in this section shall not apply to:
(a) An act or omission that caused in whole or in part such hazardous substance incident or a person who may otherwise be liable therefor; or
(b) Any person who has acted in a grossly negligent, reckless, or intentional manner.
(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to abrogate or limit the immunity granted to governmental entities pursuant to chapter 9, title 6 , Idaho Code.
[39-7113, added 1991, ch. 242, sec. 1, p. 591.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-7113
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-7113 cover?
Section 39-7113 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.
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