California Code, Public Utilities Code - PUC § 3298.2

There shall be a limited civil immunity, and no criminal liability in a private capacity, as a result 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 council, the administrator, or on the part of any officer, employee, or agent of the account.  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 chapter.