Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 87 Irrigation - Section 87.03.860 Assumption of substandard water system -- Limited immunity from liability

§ 87.03.860. Assumption of substandard water system -- Limited immunity from liability

An irrigation district assuming responsibility for a water system that is not in compliance with state or federal requirements for public drinking water systems, and its agents and employees, are immune from lawsuits or causes of action, based on noncompliance with state or federal requirements for public drinking water systems, which predate the date of assuming responsibility and continue after the date of assuming responsibility, provided that the irrigation district has submitted and is complying with a plan and schedule of improvements approved by the department of health. This immunity shall expire on the earlier of the date the plan of improvements is completed or four years from the date of assuming responsibility. This immunity does not apply to intentional injuries, fraud, or bad faith.

[1994 c 292 § 11.]

Notes:
     Findings -- Intent -- 1994 c 292: See note following RCW 57.04.050.

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