NUCLEAR SECURITY GUARDS/NO LIABILITY.

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
Senate Bill 61 (Public) Filed Wednesday, February 6, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT CLARIFYING THAT NUCLEAR SECURITY OFFICERS WHO MAKE ARRESTS OR EMPLOY FORCE, INCLUDING DEADLY FORCE, ARE NOT CIVILLY OR CRIMINALLY LIABLE UNDER STATE LAW.
Intro. by Curtis.

Status: Ref To Com On Judiciary II (Senate Action) (Feb 7 2013)

Bill History:

S 61

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Feb 6 2013 - View Summary

    Enacts new GS 14-51.5, providing that a nuclear security officer, as defined, the employer of such officer, or the owner of a nuclear generating facility is not liable under state law if the officer makes an arrest or uses force, including deadly force, that complies with applicable federal regulations. Specifies that the provision does not justify excessive force or willful, malicious, or criminally negligent conduct that injures or endangers any person or property.