SF 1278

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/23/2012 10:05am

A bill for an act
relating to civil law; extending civil immunity to municipalities that donate fire
and rescue equipment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 466.03, by
adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 466.03, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 23. new text end

new text begin Donated fire and rescue equipment. new text end

new text begin (a) A tort claim resulting from the
use of fire and rescue equipment donated by a municipality to another municipality, unless
the claim is a direct result of fraud or intentional misrepresentation.
new text end

new text begin (b) As used in this subdivision, "fire and rescue equipment" means equipment
purchased or obtained through gifts or grants by a municipality for use by the
municipality's fire department to engage in or train for fire or rescue operations.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2011, and applies to
actions arising from incidents occurring on or after that date.
new text end