2007 California Public Resources Code Article 4. Liability

CA Codes (prc:47550)

47550.  A city, county, or local agency operating a household
hazardous waste collection, recycling, and disposal program in
accordance with Article 3 (commencing with Section 47100), and in
accordance with Article 10.8 (commencing with Section 25218) of
Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code, is not
liable for any damage or injury caused by an action taken by the
city, county, or local agency, or an employee or authorized agency of
the city, county, or local agency, in the course of the operation of
the program, unless the action is performed in bad faith or in a
negligent manner.  For purposes of this section, it shall be presumed
that the action is performed in good faith and without negligence,
and this presumption shall affect the burden of proof.