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Wisconsin Statutes Miscellaneous Actions, Proceedings and Procedure (Ch. 895 to 900) § 895.517. Civil liability exemption: solid waste donation or sale

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

(1) In this section:

(a) “Charitable organization” has the meaning given in s. 895.51(1)(b).

(b) “Municipality” has the meaning given in s. 289.01(23).

(c) “Qualified food” has the meaning given in s. 895.51(1)(e).

(d) “Responsible unit” has the meaning given in s. 287.01(9).

(e) “Solid waste” has the meaning given in s. 289.01(33).

(2) Any person who donates or sells, at a price not exceeding overhead and transportation costs, solid waste, or a material that is separated from mixed soil waste, to a materials reuse program that is operated by a charitable organization, municipality or responsible unit is immune from civil liability for the death of or injury to an individual or the damage to property caused by the solid waste or material donated or sold by the person.

(3) This section does not apply if the death or injury was caused by willful or wanton acts or omissions.

(4) This section does not apply to the sale or donation of qualified food.

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