Louisiana § RS 29:735.3.1 - Immunity for volunteers
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:735.3.1 — Immunity for volunteers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 29:735.3.1. Immunity for volunteers
A. During a declared state of emergency, any natural or juridical person, who gratuitously and voluntarily renders any disaster relief, recovery services, or products in coordination with the state or its political subdivisions shall not be liable to the recipient thereof for an injury or death to a person or any damage to property resulting therefrom, except in the event of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
B. This Section shall not apply to unlicensed persons providing care, assistance, goods, or services for which a license is required.
Acts 2009, No. 295, §1; Acts 2020, No. 303, §1, eff. June 12, 2020.
NOTE: See Acts 2020, No. 303, §1, relative to retroactive application to March 11, 2020.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 29:735.3.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:735.3.1 cover?
Section RS 29:735.3.1 ("Immunity for volunteers") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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