SEC. 51-9-179. Liability of district for acts.

The district, by the act of the appointment of any such reservoir patrol officer, shall be liable and responsible for all acts of such reservoir patrol officer while he is acting or purporting to act under the provisions of Sections 51-9-171 through 51-9-185, whether such action be authorized by Sections 51-9-171 through 51-9-185 or not; further, the district shall indemnify the State of Mississippi and any sheriff for any loss, costs or expenses incurred by virtue of any act, deed or omission committed by such reservoir patrol officer while he is acting or purporting to act under the provisions of Sections 51-9-171 through 51-9-185, whether such act, deed or omission is authorized by Sections 51-9-171 through 51-9-185 or not.

SOURCES: Laws, 1978, ch. 511, Sec. 5, eff from and after passage (approved April 21, 1978). Amended by Laws 2000, Ch. 316, Sec. 4, SB2667, eff. July 1, 2000.

PREVIOUS VERSIONS: Pre-2000