Michigan § 29.7c - Liability of persons providing assistance upon request of state fire marshal; issuance of identification.
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§ 29.7c. Liability of persons providing assistance upon request of state fire marshal; issuance of identification.
A person who provides assistance upon request of the state fire marshal following an accident or during an emergency which accident or emergency involves the handling, transportation, or storage of a hazardous material shall not be liable in a civil action for damages as a result of an act or omission by the person arising out of and in the course of the person's good faith rendering of that assistance unless the person's act or omission was the result of that person's gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
Subsection (1) shall not apply to a person rendering assistance for remuneration beyond reimbursement for out of pocket expenses in connection with the assistance.
This section does not grant immunity to a person who causes an accident or emergency as described in subsection (1).
The state fire marshal may issue identification to persons called upon to provide assistance pursuant to subsection (1).
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 29.7c cover?
Section 29.7c ("Liability of persons providing assistance upon request of state fire marshal; issuance of identification.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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