2005 Idaho Code - 39-5608 — LIABILITY OF ACTIONS UNDER THIS CHAPTER

                                  TITLE  39
                              HEALTH AND SAFETY
                                  CHAPTER 56
                            PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
    39-5608.  LIABILITY OF ACTIONS UNDER THIS CHAPTER. (1) The participant,
his designee or legal representative, if such is responsible, shall be liable
for any acts of the participant performed or committed while receiving care or
services under the provisions of this chapter.
    (2)  The department shall not be held liable for any actions under this
chapter, except pursuant to section 39-5603(13), Idaho Code, when the
representative of the department is acting on behalf of the participant, his
designee or legal representative; however, the provisions of section
39-5603(11), Idaho Code, shall remain in force.
    (3)  Nothing in this chapter shall exempt the provider of services from
any liability caused by such provider's negligence, abuse, or other improper
action of the provider.