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title: O.C.G.A. § 42-4-99. Limitation on liability of members, officers, or employees.
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# O.C.G.A. § 42-4-99. Limitation on liability of members, officers, or employees.

Except for willful or wanton misconduct, neither the members of the authority nor any officer or employee of the authority, acting on behalf thereof and while acting within the scope of his or her responsibilities, shall be subject to any liability resulting from:

(1) The design, construction, ownership, maintenance, operation, or management of a jail or jails; or

(2) The carrying out of any of the discretionary powers or duties expressly provided for in this article.

## History

Code 1981, § 42-4-99, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 292, § 1.