Sec. 18. (a) If the employees of a political subdivision render aid outside the political subdivision under section 17 of this chapter, the employees have the same:
(1) powers;
(2) duties;
(3) rights;
(4) privileges; and
(5) immunities;
as if they were performing their duties in the political subdivisions in which they are normally employed.
(b) The political subdivision in which any equipment is used under this section:
(1) is liable for loss or damage; and
(2) shall pay any expense incurred in the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
A claim for the loss, damage, or expense is not allowed unless an itemized notice of the claim made under oath is served not more than sixty (60) days after the date the claim is sustained or incurred upon the chief fiscal officer of the political subdivision where the equipment was used.
(c) The:
(1) rights;
(2) privileges; and
(3) obligations;
described in this section also apply if aid is rendered outside Indiana and if payment or reimbursement in this case shall or may be made by the state or political subdivision receiving the aid under a reciprocal mutual aid agreement or compact with the other state or by the federal government.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-11.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 14. Emergency Management
Chapter 3. Emergency Management and Disaster Law
10-14-3-0.5. "Backfill Employee"
10-14-3-0.8. "Communications Service Provider"
10-14-3-2. "Emergency Management"
10-14-3-2.5. "Emergency Management Assistance Compact"
10-14-3-3. "Emergency Management Worker"
10-14-3-5.5. "Local Travel Advisory"
10-14-3-6. "Political Subdivision"
10-14-3-7. Declaration of Purposes
10-14-3-8. Limitations on Applications of Chapter
10-14-3-9. State Emergency Operations Plan; Local and Interjurisdictional Disaster Plans
10-14-3-10.8. Intrastate Mutual Aid Program
10-14-3-12. Disaster Emergency; Emergency Gubernatorial Powers
10-14-3-12.7. Right to Worship, Including in Person, Inviolable
10-14-3-14. Declaration of Energy Emergency; Procedures
10-14-3-15. Governmental Functions; Liability; Emergency Management Workers
10-14-3-16. Director of Local Organizations; Mutual Aid Arrangements
10-14-3-18. Employees of Political Subdivisions; Liability; Claims for Loss, Damage, or Expense
10-14-3-19. Mobile Support Units
10-14-3-19.5. Agreements With Local Task Forces Activated in Emergency
10-14-3-20. Evacuation Plans; Traffic Rules
10-14-3-21. Public Property; Leases and Contracts; Employment of Personnel
10-14-3-22. Orders, Rules, and Regulations; Amendment and Rescission
10-14-3-23. Compulsory Medical Treatment; Faith Healing
10-14-3-25. Gifts, Grants, and Loans; Places of Shelter; Liability for Death; Damages
10-14-3-26. Political Affiliation or Activity of Organizations and Personnel
10-14-3-27. Employees; Subversive Activities; Oaths
10-14-3-28. Appropriations; Emergency Management Contingency Fund
10-14-3-29. Local Disaster Emergency
10-14-3-29.5. Designation of a Local Travel Advisory
10-14-3-30. Additional Measures, Studies, Recommendations
10-14-3-31. Individual Management Obligations; Compensation for Property
10-14-3-32. Disaster Funds; Availability; Contributions to Political Subdivisions
10-14-3-33. Reimbursement of Civil Air Patrol for Missions Not Authorized by Air Force