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                             CHAPTER 29-S.F.No. 368 
                  An act relating to civil actions; providing immunity 
                  from civil liability for persons who preside at 
                  alternative dispute resolution proceedings; proposing 
                  coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604A.
        BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 
           Section 1.  [604A.32] [ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION 
        IMMUNITY.] 
           A person presiding at an alternative dispute resolution 
        proceeding is not subject to civil liability for the person's 
        conduct in presiding over the proceeding, except for injury 
        caused by malice, bad faith, or reckless conduct.  This section 
        does not restrict or affect immunity from liability that may be 
        available under other law. 
           Sec. 2.  [APPLICATION.] 
           Section 1 applies to claims arising from incidents 
        occurring on or after the effective date of this act. 
           Presented to the governor April 10, 1997 
           Signed by the governor April 11, 1997, 10:00 a.m.

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