§ 30-15.9-6. Liability.
Officers or employees of a party state rendering aid in another state pursuant to this compact shall be considered agents of the requesting state for tort liability and immunity purposes; and no party state or its officers or employees rendering aid in another state pursuant to this compact shall be liable on account of any act or omission in good faith on the part of such forces while so engaged or on account of the maintenance or use of any equipment or supplies in connection therewith. Good faith in this article shall not include willful misconduct, gross negligence or recklessness.
History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 82, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense
Chapter 30-15.9 - The Rhode Island Emergency Management Assistance Compact
Section 30-15.9-1. - Purpose and authorities.
Section 30-15.9-2. - General implementation.
Section 30-15.9-3. - Party state responsibilities.
Section 30-15.9-4. - Limitations.
Section 30-15.9-5. - Licenses and permits.
Section 30-15.9-6. - Liability.
Section 30-15.9-7. - Supplementary agreements.
Section 30-15.9-8. - Compensation.
Section 30-15.9-9. - Reimbursement.
Section 30-15.9-10. - Evacuation.
Section 30-15.9-11. - Implementation.
Section 30-15.9-12. - Validity.