Rhode Island General Laws 23-12.10-4. Liability protections
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a person or entity, including, but not limited to, property owners, managers, employees, volunteers, clients or participants, and state, city, or town government employees acting in the course and scope of employment, shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted pursuant to § 21-28-4.01(c)(1), § 21-28-4.06, § 21-28-4.08, § 21-28-5.06, or § 21-28.5-2, including for attempting, aiding and abetting, or conspiracy to commit a violation of any of those sections; nor have their property subject to forfeiture; nor be subject to any civil or administrative penalty, including, but not limited to, disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, credentialing restrictions, contractual or civil liability, or medical staff or other employment action; nor be denied any right or privilege for actions, conduct, or omissions relating to the approval or operation of a harm reduction center in compliance with this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 185, § 1, effective March 1, 2022; P.L. 2021, ch. 324, § 1, effective March 1, 2022.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-12.10-4
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9