§51-255v1. Construction.
A. Nothing in this act shall be construed to: 1. Authorize any government entity to substantially burden any religious belief; 2. Authorize same sex marriages, unions, or the equivalent thereof; or 3. Affect, interpret, or in any way address those portions of Article 1, Section 2, and Article 2, Section 5, of the Constitution of […]
§51-165. Exempt claims.
This act does not apply to any claim against any political subdivision or employee arising before the effective date of this act. Any such claim may be presented and enforced to the same extent and subject to the same procedures and restrictions as if this act had not been adopted. Added by Laws 1978, c. […]
§51-255v2. Construction.
A. Nothing in this act shall be construed to: 1. Authorize any government entity to substantially burden any religious belief; 2. Authorize same-sex marriages, unions, or the equivalent thereof; or 3. Affect, interpret, or in any way address those portions of Article I, Section 2 and Article II, Section 5 of the Constitution of the […]
§51-166. Governmental and proprietary functions of political subdivisions – Application of act.
The distinction existing between governmental functions and proprietary functions of political subdivisions shall not be affected by the provisions of this act; however the provisions of this act shall apply to both governmental and proprietary functions. Added by Laws 1978, c. 203, § 16, eff. July 1, 1978.
§51-256. Remedies – Costs – Attorney Fees.
A. Any person whose exercise of religion has been substantially burdened by a governmental entity in violation of this section may assert that violation as a claim or defense in any judicial or administrative proceeding and may obtain declaratory relief or monetary damages. B. Any person who prevails in any proceeding to enforce this act […]
§51-167. Insurance.
A. The governing body of any municipality may: 1. Insure the municipality against all or any part of any liability it may incur for death, injury or disability of any person or for damage to property, either real or personal; 2. Insure any employee of the municipality against all or any part of his liability […]
§51-257. Frivolous or fraudulent claims.
Any person found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have abused the protection of this act by filing a frivolous or fraudulent claim may be assessed the court costs of the governmental entity and may be enjoined from filing further claims under this act without leave of court. Added by Laws 2000, c. 272, […]
§51-169. Counties – Insurance.
A. The governing body of any county may: 1. Insure the county against all or any part of any liability it may incur for death, injury or disability of any person or for damage to property, either real or personal; 2. Insure any employee of the county against all or any part of his liability […]
§51-170. Application of laws.
This act is exclusive and supersedes all home rule charter provisions and special laws on the same subject heretofore, and all acts or parts of acts in conflict herewith are repealed. Added by Laws 1978, c. 203, § 20, eff. July 1, 1978.
§51-171. Existing remedies, causes of action or claims not affected.
Nothing in this act shall abrogate or amend in any way presently existing remedies, causes of actions or claims presently existing on behalf of individuals or citizens. This act does not apply to any claim against the state or political subdivision arising before the effective date of this act. Added by Laws 1984, c. 226, […]