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Section 1561.261 | Immunity of mine safety employees arising from rescue work.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 15 Conservation of Natural Resources
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Chapter 1561 Division Of Mineral Resources Management - Mines And Quarries
 
Effective:
June 11, 2008
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 323 - 127th General Assembly
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Except for civil actions in which the state is the plaintiff, no employee of the division of mineral resources management who performs rescue work at an underground coal mine is liable in any civil action that arises under the laws of this state for damage or injury caused in the performance of rescue work at an underground coal mine unless the employee acted with malicious purpose, in bad faith, or in a wanton or reckless manner.

This section does not eliminate, limit, or reduce any immunity from civil liability that is conferred on an employee of the division by any other provision of the Revised Code or by case law.

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