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14 §164. Immunity from civil liability

§164. Immunity from civil liability Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of any public or private and special law, any person who voluntarily, without the expectation of monetary or other compensation from the person aided or treated, renders first aid, emergency treatment or rescue assistance to a person who is unconscious, ill, injured or in need of […]

14 §164-A. Maine Assistance Program for Lawyers; immunity

§164-A. Maine Assistance Program for Lawyers; immunity 1.  Definition.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following term has the following meaning.   A. “Program” means the Maine Assistance Program for Lawyers established by court order pursuant to Title 4, section 421 to provide help to lawyers and judges who suffer […]

14 §164-B. Immunity from civil liability for assistance given to law enforcement dogs, search and rescue dogs and service dogs

§164-B. Immunity from civil liability for assistance given to law enforcement dogs, search and rescue dogs and service dogs 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. “Emergency medical services person” has the same meaning as “emergency medical services’ person” in Title […]

14 §165. Liability of those who store or distribute natural gas

§165. Liability of those who store or distribute natural gas 1.  Liability without proof of negligence.  A natural gas company or an intrastate or interstate natural gas pipeline company that stores, transports or distributes natural gas is liable for all acts and omissions of its servants and agents that cause death or injury to persons […]

14 §166. Immunity for certain food donations

§166. Immunity for certain food donations 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. “Canned food” means any food commercially processed and prepared for human consumption.   [PL 1981, c. 300 (NEW).] B. “Perishable food” means any food which may spoil or […]

14 §158-A. Immunity for charitable directors, officers and volunteers

§158-A. Immunity for charitable directors, officers and volunteers 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. “Charitable organization” means any nonprofit organization organized or incorporated in this State or having a principal place of business in this State:   (1) That is […]

14 §167. Insurance inspections

§167. Insurance inspections 1.  Exemption.  Subject to subsection 2, the furnishing of, or failure to furnish, insurance inspection services related to, in connection with or incidental to the issuance or renewal of a policy of property or casualty insurance shall not subject the insurer, its agents, employees or service contractors to liability for damages from […]

14 §158-B. Limited liability of charitable organizations

§158-B. Limited liability of charitable organizations 1.  Liability limited.  A charitable organization or other entity approved pursuant to Title 15, section 3301 or 3314 or pursuant to Title 17‑A, section 2031 is not liable for a claim arising from death or injury to a person or damage to property caused by a juvenile or adult […]