6. Antidrug and town-watch volunteer civil immunity. (a) General rule.-- An antidrug or town-watch volunteer who acts in good faith and within the scope of
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Section: 83326
Jurisdiction: PA
Bluebook Citation: 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 83326
§ 8332.6. Antidrug and town-watch volunteer civil immunity. (a) General rule.-- An antidrug or town-watch volunteer who acts in good faith and within the scope of
the volunteer's role with an antidrug or crime prevention volunteer organization or
government agency shall be immune from civil liability for damage caused by acts or
omissions unless all of the following apply: (1) The conduct of the volunteer falls substantially below the standards generally practiced
and accepted in like circumstances by similar persons rendering such services. (2) It is shown that the volunteer performed an act or failed to perform an act which
the volunteer was under a recognized duty to another to perform, knowing or having
reason to know that such act or omission created a substantial risk or actual harm
to the person or property of another. It is insufficient to impose liability under
this paragraph to establish only that the conduct of the volunteer fell below ordinary
standards of care. (b) Definitions.-- As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given
to them in this subsection: "Antidrug or town-watch volunteer." A person performing services for an antidrug or town-watch volunteer organization
or government agency without compensation other than reimbursement for actual expenses
incurred. The term includes a volunteer serving as a director, officer, trustee or
direct service volunteer. "Antidrug or town-watch volunteer organization." A nonprofit organization, corporate volunteer program, medical facility or substance
abuse treatment program that uses volunteers to reduce crime and drug use in the community. "Corporate volunteer program." A program administered by an entity other than a nonprofit organization or government
agency that enlists primarily its own employees, retirees, partners or professional
affiliates in a volunteer capacity to achieve objectives that would qualify as charitable
under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C.
§ 501(c)). "Nonprofit organization." An organization which is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 (Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)), whether or not it has been certified
by the Internal Revenue Service. (June 25, 2001, P.L.697, No.66, eff. 60 days) 2001 Amendment. Act 66 added section 8332.6. See the preamble to Act 66 in the appendix to this title
for special provisions relating to legislative findings and declarations.
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