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1999 SESSION

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CHAPTER 293 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 8.01-226.5, relating to immunity for the installation and inspection of child restraint devices. [S 1329] Approved March 22, 1999

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 8.01-226.5 as follows:

§ 8.01-226.5. Immunity for installers and inspectors of child restraint devices.

Any person who has successfully met the minimum required training standards for installation of child restraint devices established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, who in good faith and without compensation installs, or inspects the installation of, a child restraint device shall not be liable for any damages resulting from an act or omission related to such installation or inspection, unless such act or omission was the result of the person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.