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.