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Missouri Revised Statutes Title XVI. Conservation, Resources and Development § 260.545. Providing assistance at request of department, political subdivision or volunteer fire protection district, liability for actions, when

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Any person who provides assistance, including equipment or materials, at the request of the department or a political subdivision or volunteer fire protection district or by previous agreement with the department or political subdivision or volunteer fire protection district in the event of a release of a hazardous substance shall not be held liable in any civil action for damages as a result of that person's acts or omissions in rendering such assistance. Nothing in this section shall relieve any person from civil damages in the following circumstances:

(1) Where the release referred to is the result of the person's having control of a spilled hazardous substance;

(2) Where the person rendered assistance for payment beyond reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses or with the expectation of such payment; or

(3) For acts or omissions which result from intentional wrongdoing or gross negligence.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XVI. Conservation, Resources and Development § 260.545. Providing assistance at request of department, political subdivision or volunteer fire protection district, liability for actions, when - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xvi-conservation-resources-and-development/mo-rev-st-260-545/

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