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§ 2399.62. Sovereign immunity

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 16 P.S. CountiesEffective: December 18, 2000

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Effective: December 18, 2000
16 P.S. § 2399.62
§ 2399.62. Sovereign immunity
Currentness
It is hereby declared to be the intent of the General Assembly that an authority created pursuant to this subdivision and its officers, officials and employes shall enjoy sovereign and official immunity, as provided in 1 Pa.C.S. § 2310 (relating to sovereign immunity reaffirmed; specific waiver) and remain immune from suit except as provided by and subject to the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 8501 (relating to definitions) through 8528 (relating to limitations on damages). Notwithstanding the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. § 8525 (relating to legal assistance), the authority through its counsel shall defend actions brought against the authority and its officers and employes when acting within the scope of their official duties.

Credits

1955, Aug. 9, P.L. 323, No. 130, § 2399.62, added 2000, Oct. 18, P.L. 541, No. 73, § 2, effective in 60 days.
16 P.S. § 2399.62, PA ST 16 P.S. § 2399.62
Current through Act 13 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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