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§ 5-509. Immunity--Official of governmental entity

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial ProceedingsEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Immunities and Prohibited Actions--Governmental (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-509
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 26, § 1; MD CODE Art. 26, § 2; MD CODE Art. 26, § 3; MD CODE Art. 26, § 4; MD CTS & JUD PRO, § 5-511
§ 5-509. Immunity--Official of governmental entity
Currentness
Official defined
(a) In this section, “official” includes a member of the governing body of a special taxing district.
Scope of section
(b) This section applies to a special taxing district that:
(1) Is a unit of government responsible for an area situated solely within a single county;
(2) Has a governing body elected independently of the county government;
(3) Is financed with revenues secured wholly or partly from special taxes or assessments imposed on real property situated in the district;
(4) Performs municipal services for the residents of the district; and
(5) Was not created for a limited or special purpose.
Nonliability of officials generally; exception for torts involving motor vehicles
(c)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an official of a special taxing district, while acting in a discretionary capacity, without malice, and within the scope of the official's authority, is immune in an official or individual capacity from civil liability for any act or omission.
(2) An official of a special taxing district is not immune from liability for negligence or any other tort that arises from the operation of a motor vehicle except as to any claim for damages in excess of the limits of any applicable policy of motor vehicle liability insurance.
Defenses
(d)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a special taxing district shall provide a defense for an official of the special taxing district for any act or omission that is without malice and that arises within the scope of the official's authority.
(2) A special taxing district shall provide only a defense for an official of the special taxing district for negligence or any other tort that arises from the operation of a motor vehicle as to any claim for damages in excess of the limits of any applicable policy of motor vehicle liability insurance.
Expenditure of revenues
(e) A special taxing district may spend revenues for the purposes specified in this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-509, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 5-509
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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