Bill Text: AZ HB2446 | 2012 | Fiftieth Legislature 2nd Regular | Chaptered
Bill Title: Liquefied petroleum gas; emergency aid
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 20-6)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-29 - Governor Signed [HB2446 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2012-HB2446-Chaptered.html
House Engrossed |
State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature Second Regular Session 2012
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CHAPTER 121
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HOUSE BILL 2446 |
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AN ACT
Amending title 12, chapter 6, article 12, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 12‑718; relating to civil actions.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 12, chapter 6, article 12, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 12-718, to read:
12-718. Emergency aid involving liquefied petroleum gas; exemption from civil liability
A. A person who has knowledge and training in the storage, handling, transportation, operation and utilization of liquefied petroleum gas is not liable in any civil action for any damages that occur as a result of providing assistance without remuneration, on the request of any peace officer, fire company or department, first aid, rescue or emergency squad or other governmental agency or entity, in an accident or other emergency situation that involves the use, handling, transportation, transmission or storage of liquefied petroleum gas if the person was conscripted at the scene as a true volunteer.
B. This section does not apply to a person who causes the accident or emergency situation or whose wilful, wanton or grossly negligent act or omission in response to the accident or emergency situation causes damage or for any vicarious liability.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MARCH 29, 2012.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 29, 2012.