§ 104E-22. Tort claims against persons rendering emergency assistance. - North Carolina Statutes

§104E‑22.  Tort claims against persons rendering emergency assistance.

Any and all tort claimsagainst any person which arise while that person is rendering assistance duringan emergency (i) at the request of any authorized representative of the Stateof North Carolina or (ii) pursuant to a mutual radiological assistanceagreement as provided for in G.S. 104E‑11(b), shall constitute claimsagainst this State; and the disposition thereof shall be governed by theprovisions of Article 31 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes. In any civilaction brought against said person, the provisions of Article 31A of Chapter143 of the General Statutes shall apply as if such person were an employee ofthis State. (1975, c. 718, s. 1.)