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2009 SESSION

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HB 1869 Boiler inspections; extends protection of civil immunity to agents, etc., authorized to conduct.

Introduced by: William R. Janis | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Boiler inspections; immunity. Provides that agents and special inspectors who are authorized by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to conduct boiler inspections, but who are not employed or paid by the Commonwealth, are exempt from civil liability from furnishing or failing to furnish inspections. This immunity does not apply in instances of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Boiler inspections; immunity.  Extends the protection of sovereign immunity to agents and special inspectors who are authorized by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to conduct boiler inspections, but who are not employed or paid by the Commonwealth, subject to the provisions of the Virginia Tort Claims Act.