Vermont § 17 - Liability for acts

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 17 — Liability for acts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 17. Liability for acts

  • A person serving in any official capacity under this title, 9 V.S.A. chapter 131 or
    150, or 18 V.S.A. chapter 221, including the Commissioner and any officer, employee,
    or agent of the Department, shall not be liable in any civil action for damages for
    any act done or omitted in good faith in performing the functions of his or her office

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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 17 cover?

Section 17 ("Liability for acts") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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