§ 16-6-101. Title

This subchapter may be cited as the “Arkansas Volunteer Immunity Act”.

§ 16-6-102. Purpose

Since the spirit of volunteerism has long animated citizens of this state to give of their time and abilities to help others, the State of Arkansas would be wise to ensure that qualified volunteers shall not be civilly liable for personal injury or property damage resulting from any act or omission in carrying out their […]

§ 16-6-103. Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Qualified volunteer” means any person who of free will provides goods or services without financial compensation to or through any volunteer agency in connection with a volunteer program; (2) “Volunteer agency” means any volunteer program of all departments, institutions, and divisions of state government, […]

§ 16-6-104. Volunteer not vicariously liable — Construction of subchapter

(a) A qualified volunteer shall not be held vicariously liable for the negligence of another in connection with or as a consequence of his or her volunteer activities. (b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the liability of a person acting outside the scope of the volunteer program. (c) Nothing in this […]

§ 16-6-105. Nonliability for damages — Exceptions

A qualified volunteer shall not be liable in damages for personal injury or property damage sustained by one who is a participant in or a recipient, consumer, or user of the services or benefits of a volunteer by reason of any act or omission of a qualified volunteer in connection with the volunteer except as […]