N.Y. Civil Rights Law § 79-k: Civil immunity for certain persons assisting in emergency situations

§ 79-k. Civil immunity for certain persons assisting in emergency

situations. 1. Any person who voluntarily and without the expectation of

monetary compensation provides assistance in the event of an accident or

other emergency situation involving the use, handling, transportation,

transmission or storage of compressed gases and/or liquefied petroleum

gases shall not be liable for any civil damages for injuries resulting

from any act of commission or omission on his part in the course of his

rendering such assistance unless it is established that such injuries

were caused by gross negligence on the part of such person.

2. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to relieve any person from

liability for civil damages (a) where the accident or emergency referred

to in subdivision one of this section involved his own facilities or

equipment or (b) resulting from any act of commission or omission on his

part in the course of providing care or assistance in the normal and

ordinary course of his own business or profession.

3. For purposes of this section, the term "gross negligence" means

reckless, willful, wanton or intentional misconduct.