as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to civil law; extending civil immunity to municipalities that donate
public safety equipment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 466.03, by
adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 466.03, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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(a) Any tort claim against a municipality
resulting from the use of public safety equipment donated by the municipality. For
purposes of this subdivision, immunity shall extend to an employee, officer, or agent
of a municipality where the claim is based upon actions taken within the scope of the
employee's, officer's, or agent's duties.
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(b) As used in this subdivision, "public safety equipment" means any equipment
purchased or obtained through gifts or grants by a municipality for use in responding to or
training for emergencies.
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This section is effective August 1, 2008, and applies to
actions arising from incidents occurring on or after that date.
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