SF 3119

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to emergency management; authorizing interstate assistance by local
governments; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 192.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [192.90] INTERSTATE ASSISTANCE BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorization. new text end

new text begin A political subdivision may provide interstate
assistance pursuant to section 192.89.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Liability. new text end

new text begin Employees or officers of a political subdivision providing
assistance under section 192.89 are "employees of the state" as described in section 3.736.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Limitation. new text end

new text begin When providing assistance under section 192.89, a political
subdivision or its officers or employees are not liable for any act or omission made in
good faith or for the maintenance or use of any equipment or supplies used in connection
with the assistance. "Good faith" does not include willful misconduct, gross negligence,
or recklessness.
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