§ 19-103. Liability for damages caused by negligent operation of emergency vehicles
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MD Code, Transportation, § 19-103
§ 19-103. Liability for damages caused by negligent operation of emergency vehicles
(b) An operator of an emergency vehicle, who is authorized to operate the emergency vehicle by its owner or lessee while operating the emergency vehicle in the performance of emergency service as defined in subsection (a) of this section shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-639(b) of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.
(c)(1) An owner or lessee of an emergency vehicle, including a political subdivision, is liable to the extent provided in § 5-639(c) of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for any damages caused by a negligent act or omission of an authorized operator while operating the emergency vehicle in the performance of emergency service as defined in subsection (a) of this section.
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Added by Acts 1983, c. 539. Amended by Acts 1990, c. 546, § 3; Acts 1997, c. 14, § 20, eff. April 8, 1997; Acts 2003, c. 21, § 1, eff. April 8, 2003; Acts 2012, c. 66, § .6, eff. April 10, 2012.
MD Code, Transportation, § 19-103, MD TRANS § 19-103
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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