California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §3282: There shall be a limited civil immunity, and no criminal liability in a private capacity, on account of any act performed or omitted or obligation entered into in an official capacity, when done or om

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This statute provides limited civil immunity and no criminal liability for officials acting in good faith within their official capacity, and limits the State of California's liability for claims to available funds.

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There shall be a limited civil immunity, and no criminal liability in a private capacity, on account of any act performed or omitted or obligation entered into in an official capacity, when done or omitted in good faith and without intent to defraud, on the part of the counsel, the administrator, or on the part of any officer, employee, or agent of the fund. The State of California shall have no liability for payment of claims in excess of funds available pursuant to this part. The State of California, and any of the funds of the State of California, shall have no obligations whatsoever for payment of claims or costs arising from this part, except as specifically provided in this part.

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