§ 28-25-23. Relief from personal responsibility.
The director of the department of labor and training, the administrator of the division
of occupational safety, the chief boiler and pressure vessel inspector and his or
her authorized inspectors charged with the enforcement of this chapter, while acting
for the state, shall not thereby render himself or herself liable personally, and
he or she is relieved from all personal liability for any act required or permitted
in the discharge of his or her official duties. Any suit instituted against any officer
or employee because of an act performed by him or her in the lawful discharge of his
or
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
§ 28-25-23. Relief from personal responsibility.
The director of the department of labor and training, the administrator of the division
of occupational safety, the chief boiler and pressure vessel inspector and his or
her authorized inspectors charged with the enforcement of this chapter, while acting
for the state, shall not thereby render himself or herself liable personally, and
he or she is relieved from all personal liability for any act required or permitted
in the discharge of his or her official duties. Any suit instituted against any officer
or employee because of an act performed by him or her in the lawful discharge of his
or her duties and under the provisions of this chapter shall be defended by the legal
representative of the state of Rhode Island in the case of the director or his or
her agents or representatives, until the final determination of the proceedings. In
the case of an authorized insurance inspector, he or she shall be defended by the
legal representative selected by his or her employer, until the final determination
of the proceedings. In no case shall the director or any of his or her subordinates
be liable for costs or damages in any action, suit, or proceeding that may be instituted
pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The director or his or her agents acting
in good faith and without malice and within the scope of their employment shall be
free from liability for acts performed under any provisions or by reason of any act
or omission in the performance of his or her official duties in connection with his
or her employment.