HB330 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy Davis

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Elaine BeechLynn GreerApril WeaverEd HenryJohn MerrillKen JohnsonJim PattersonWayne JohnsonMary Sue McClurkinPhil WilliamsHoward SanderfordJay LoveMike BallHarry ShiverChad FincherJamie IsonRandy WoodJim BartonSteve ClouseDavid Sessions

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Alabama Department of Environmental Management, civil immunity to water suppliers who are in compliance or receive an exemption from ADEM, Sec. 22-23-35.1 added

Summary

HB330 would grant civil immunity to water suppliers that comply with or are exempt from Alabama Department of Environmental Management regulations.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new section that says water suppliers and their officers, directors, and employees have immunity from civil lawsuits if the board finds they are in compliance with ADEMs regulations or have a board-approved variance, exception, or are operating under a consent decree or order. The immunity covers claims related to the water's quality, purity, wholesomeness, chemistry, or physical makeup. It does not weaken ADEMs enforcement authority. The provision becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Water suppliers and their officers, directors, and employees receive civil immunity when they are in compliance with ADEMs regulations or have an approved variance, exemption, consent decree, or consent order.
• Potential plaintiffs (individuals or property owners) who might seek damages related to water quality would have civil claims blocked if the supplier is in compliance or exempt; the Alabama Department of Environmental Management's enforcement authority remains intact.

Key Provisions

• New Section 22-23-35.1 provides civil immunity to water suppliers and their officers, directors, and employees when the board determines they are in compliance with ADEMs regulations or have an approved variance, exemption, consent decree, or consent order.
• Immunity covers civil suits for injuries to person or property related to the quality, purity, wholesomeness, chemistry, or physical makeup of the water supplied.
• The immunity does not impair the enforcement authority of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Alabama Department of Environmental Management