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2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 4 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 4-13 - Dogs
Section 4-13-29.2 - Exemption from liability.
Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 4-13-29.2 (2017)
§ 4-13-29.2. Exemption from liability.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, neither the rabies control board, any member of the board, the state or any of the state's subdivisions, or any person acting as their agent, is subject to civil liabilities or penalties of any type, arising out of their actions performed in the course of their duties pursuant to this chapter. Nothing in this section is to be construed to limit or otherwise affect the liability of any person for damages resulting from the person's gross negligence or from the person's reckless, wanton, or intentional misconduct.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1995, ch. 388, § 2.)
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