§ 45-57-12. Exemption from liability.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person serving without compensation as a director, officer, or volunteer of the Winnisimet Farm Road District shall be liable to any person based solely on his or her conduct in the execution of the office or duty unless the conduct of the director, officer or volunteer with respect to the person asserting the liability constituted malicious, willful or wanton misconduct. As used in the section, “compensation” does not include a per diem or per meeting allowance, or reimbursement for out of pocket costs and expenses incurred in the service. Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt a director, officer or volunteer from liability based upon his or her ownership and/or operation of a motor vehicle.
History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 79, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-57 - Winnisimet Farm Road District
Section 45-57-1. - Creation — Corporate powers.
Section 45-57-3. - Annual and special meetings — Voting.
Section 45-57-4. - Governing board — Elections — Officers.
Section 45-57-5. - Powers of the board of directors.
Section 45-57-6. - Powers of governing board with approval of electors.
Section 45-57-7. - Assessments.
Section 45-57-8. - Unpaid assessments.
Section 45-57-10. - Establishment of the road district.
Section 45-57-11. - Implementation of the road district.