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(1) Neither the state, any political subdivision of the state nor any officer, employee or agent of the state or a political subdivision who is acting within the scope of employment or agency is liable for any debt, obligation, act or omission of the authority.
(2)(a) No officer, employee or agent of the board of regents, including any student who is enrolled at an institution within the University of Wisconsin System, is an agent of the authority unless the officer, employee or agent acts at the express written direction of the authority.
(b) Notwithstanding par. (a), no member of the faculty or academic staff of the University of Wisconsin System, acting within the scope of his or her employment, may be considered, for liability purposes, as an agent of the authority.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Authorities and Public Corporations (Ch. 231 to 235) § 233.17. Liability limited - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/authorities-and-public-corporations-ch-231-to-235/wi-st-233-17/
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