§ 8-40. Liability.  


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  • Any officer, employee, or board member charged with the enforcement of this code, acting for the county commission in discharge of his duties, shall not thereby be deemed to render himself liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against any officer or employee because of such act performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of this article shall be vigorously defended by Hernando County, Florida, until the final termination of the proceedings.

(Ord. No. 2001-21, § 1, 12-18-01)