2nd Engrossment - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/25/2010 11:35am
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A bill for an act
relating to civil law; extending civil immunity to municipalities that donate
public safety equipment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 466.03, by
adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 466.03, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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(a) Any claim against a municipality
resulting from the use of public safety equipment donated by the municipality, unless
the claim is a direct result of the intentional misconduct or gross negligence of the
municipality, including, but not limited to, the failure to disclose known defects or
mechanical failures.
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(b) As used in this subdivision, "public safety equipment" means 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, 2010, and applies to
actions arising from incidents occurring on or after that date.
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