Pennsylvania § 17312 - Sovereign immunity.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 17312 — Sovereign immunity., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17312. Sovereign immunity.
The following apply:
(1) The authority created under this subchapter and its officers, officials and employees shall have sovereign and official immunity, as provided in 1 Pa.C.S. § 2310 (relating to sovereign immunity reaffirmed; specific waiver).
(2) The authority shall remain immune from suit except as provided by and subject to 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 8501 (relating to definitions), 8502 (relating to enforcement proceedings), 8521 (relating to sovereign immunity generally), 8522 (relating to exceptions to sovereign immunity), 8523 (relating to venue and process), 8524 (relating to defenses), 8525 (relating to legal assistance), 8526 (relating to counterclaim by the Commonwealth), 8527 (relating to indemnity relating to inmate health care) and 8528 (relating to limitations on damages).
(3) Notwithstanding 42 Pa.C.S. § 8525, the authority shall defend actions brought against the authority and the authority's officers and employees if acting within the scope of their official duties.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 17312
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 17312 cover?
Section 17312 ("Sovereign immunity.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 17312?
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