There is a newer version
of
this Statute
2022 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 29 - Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs
§29:735.3.1. Immunity for volunteers
Universal Citation: LA Rev Stat § 29:735.3.1 (2022)
RS 29:735.3.1 - Immunity for volunteers
A. During a declared state of emergency, any natural or juridical person, who gratuitously and voluntarily renders any disaster relief, recovery services, or products in coordination with the state or its political subdivisions shall not be liable to the recipient thereof for an injury or death to a person or any damage to property resulting therefrom, except in the event of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
B. This Section shall not apply to unlicensed persons providing care, assistance, goods, or services for which a license is required.
Acts 2009, No. 295, §1; Acts 2020, No. 303, §1, eff. June 12, 2020.
NOTE: See Acts 2020, No. 303, §1, relative to retroactive application to March 11, 2020.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Louisiana may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
