Rhode Island § 45-57-12 § 45-57-12. Exemption from liability.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 45-57-12 — § 45-57-12. Exemption from liability.

Rhode Island § 45-57-12

Title 45Towns and cities

Ch. 45-57Winnisimet Farm Road District

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-57-12 (2026).

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§ 45-57-12. Exemption from liability.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person serving without compensation
            as a director, officer, or volunteer of the Winnisimet Farm Road District shall be
            liable to any person based solely on his or her conduct in the execution of the office
            or duty unless the conduct of the director, officer or volunteer with respect to the
            person asserting the liability constituted malicious, willful or wanton misconduct.
            As used in the section, "compensationâ€� does not include a per diem or per meeting
            allowance, or reimbursement for out of pocket costs and expenses incurred in the service.
            Nothing in

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§ 45-57-12. Exemption from liability.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person serving without compensation as a director, officer, or volunteer of the Winnisimet Farm Road District shall be liable to any person based solely on his or her conduct in the execution of the office or duty unless the conduct of the director, officer or volunteer with respect to the person asserting the liability constituted malicious, willful or wanton misconduct. As used in the section, "compensationâ€� does not include a per diem or per meeting allowance, or reimbursement for out of pocket costs and expenses incurred in the service. Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt a director, officer or volunteer from liability based upon his or her ownership and/or operation of a motor vehicle.