895.62 – Use of force in response to unlawful and forcible entry into a dwelling, motor vehicle, or place of business; civil liability immunity.
895.62 Use of force in response to unlawful and forcible entry into a dwelling, motor vehicle, or place of business; civil liability immunity. (1) In this section: (a) “Actor” means a person who uses force that is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm to another person. (b) “Dwelling” has the meaning […]
895.57 – Damages and immunity; unauthorized release of animals.
895.57 Damages and immunity; unauthorized release of animals. (1) In this section: (ag) “Animal” means all vertebrate and invertebrate species, including mammals, birds, fish and shellfish but excluding humans. (am) “Humane officer” means an officer appointed under s. 173.03. (b) “Local health officer” has the meaning given in s. 250.01 (5). (c) “Peace officer” has […]
895.58 – Liability exemption; use of special waste under public works contracts.
895.58 Liability exemption; use of special waste under public works contracts. (1) In this section: (a) “Department” means the department of natural resources. (b) “Local governmental unit” means a political subdivision of this state, a special purpose district in this state, an agency or corporation of such a political subdivision or special purpose district, or […]
895.61 – Asbestos successor corporation; limitation on liability.
895.61 Asbestos successor corporation; limitation on liability. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Asbestos claim” means a claim for damages, losses, indemnification, contribution, or other relief arising out of or related in any way to asbestos, including all of the following: 1. A claim related to the health effects of exposure to asbestos, including a […]
895.555 – Civil liability exemption; anhydrous ammonia.
895.555 Civil liability exemption; anhydrous ammonia. (1) Liability exemption. Except as provided under sub. (2), any person who owns, maintains, or installs anhydrous ammonia equipment, as defined in s. 101.10 (1) (b), or who uses anhydrous ammonia for any legal purpose is immune from any civil liability for acts or omissions relating to the anhydrous […]
895.56 – Liability exemption; handling of petroleum-contaminated soil under contract with the department of transportation.
895.56 Liability exemption; handling of petroleum-contaminated soil under contract with the department of transportation. (1) In this section: (a) “Person” means an individual, owner, operator, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, municipality, interstate agency, state agency, as defined in s. 1.12 (1) (b), or federal agency. (b) “Petroleum-contaminated soil” means soil contaminated with material derived […]
895.53 – Civil and criminal liability exemption; tests for intoxication.
895.53 Civil and criminal liability exemption; tests for intoxication. (1) In this section: (a) “Conservation warden” means a person appointed as a conservation warden by the department of natural resources under s. 23.10 (1). (b) “Traffic officer” has the meaning specified in s. 340.01 (70). (2) Any person withdrawing blood at the request of a […]
895.535 – Civil and criminal liability exemption; body cavity search.
895.535 Civil and criminal liability exemption; body cavity search. (1) Any physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse licensed to practice in this state conducting a body cavity search pursuant to s. 968.255 is immune from any civil or criminal liability for the act, except for civil liability for negligence in the performance of the act. […]
895.537 – Liability exemption; sexual assault evidence collection.
895.537 Liability exemption; sexual assault evidence collection. (1) In this section: (a) “Health care professional” has the meaning given in s. 154.01 (3). (b) “Sexual assault forensic examination” has the meaning given in s. 165.775 (1) (d). (2) Any health care professional conducting a sexual assault forensic examination pursuant to informed consent or a court […]
895.54 – Liability exemption; notification of release.
895.54 Liability exemption; notification of release. A person is immune from any liability regarding any act or omission regarding the notification of any applicable office or person under s. 51.37 (10), 304.06 (1), 971.17 (4m) or (6m) or 980.11. This section does not apply to willful or wanton acts or omissions. History: 1991 a. 269; […]