3rd Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 05/21/2011 06:07pm
A bill for an act
relating to civil law; extending civil immunity to municipalities that donate
public safety equipment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 466.03, by
adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2010, 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 to another
municipality, unless the claim is a direct result of fraud or intentional misrepresentation.
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(b) As used in this subdivision, "public safety equipment" means vehicles and
equipment used in firefighter, ambulance and emergency medical treatment services,
rescue, and hazardous material response.
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This section is effective August 1, 2011, and applies to
actions arising from incidents occurring on or after that date.
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