(a) An action may not be instituted upon a claim against the government for money damages for damage to or loss of property, or personal injury or death, caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any employee of the government while acting within the scope of his office or employment unless the claimant has first presented the claim to the Attorney General and his claim has been finally denied by the Attorney General in writing, notice of the denial sent to claimant by certified or registered mail. The failure of the Attorney General to make a final disposition of a claim within 3 months after it is filed shall, at the option of the claimant any time thereafter, be deemed a final denial of the claim for the purposes of this section.
(b) The Attorney General shall, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Governor, consider and determine, compromise or settle any claim for money damages against the government for damage to or loss of property, or personal injury or death, caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any employee of a government agency while acting within the scope of his office or employment, under circumstances where the government, if a private person, would be liable to the claimant in accordance with the law of the place where the act or omission occurred.
History: 1967, PL 10-1; amd 1985, PL 19-11 § 1.
Amendments: 1985 Added “a”; replaced “6” with “3”