Texas § CP.79.002 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CP.79.002 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CP.79.002. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. (a) Except in a case of reckless conduct or intentional, wilful, or wanton misconduct, a person is immune from civil liability for an act or omission that occurs in giving care, assistance, or advice with respect to the management of an incident that: (1) has already occurred; (2) is related to the storage or transportation of a hazardous material; and (3) endangers or threatens to endanger individuals, property, or the environment as a result of the spillage, seepage, or other release of a hazardous material or as a result of fire or explosion involving a hazardous material. (b) This section does not apply to a person giving care, assistance, or advice for or in expectation of compensation from or on behalf of the recipient of the care, assistance, or advice in excess of reimbursement for expenses incurred. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 58, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CP.79.002
What does The Texas Constitution § CP.79.002 cover?
Section CP.79.002 ("HAZARDOUS MATERIALS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. 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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