Tennessee § 68-215-117 - Immunity from liability — Exceptions.
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§ 68-215-117. Immunity from liability — Exceptions.
No person shall be liable under this chapter for damages as a result of actions taken or omitted in the course of rendering care, assistance or advice at the direction of an on-scene coordinator appointed by the commissioner, with respect to an incident creating a danger to the public health or welfare or the environment as a result of any release of petroleum substances or the threat thereof. This section shall not preclude liability for damages as the result of gross negligence or intentional misconduct on the part of such person or for reckless, willful, or wanton misconduct. Acts 1988, ch. 984, § 19; T.C.A., § 68-53-117 . Compiler's Notes. Former title 68, ch. 53, §§ 68-53-101 — 68-53-128 , was transferred to title 68, ch. 215, part 1, §§ 68-215-101 — 68-215-128 , respectively, in 1992.
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