289.12 Landfill official liability. (1) DEFINITION. As used in this section, “landfill official” means any officer, official, agent or employee of the state, a political corporation, governmental subdivision or public agency engaged in the planning, management, operation or approval of a solid or hazardous waste disposal facility. (2) EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY. A landfill official is immune from civil prosecution for good faith actions taken within
May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26)
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the scope of his or her official duties under this chapter or ch. 291 or 292. History: 1983 a. 410; Stats. 1983 s. 144.795; 1983 a. 538 s. 158; Stats. 1983 s. 144.446; 1995 a. 227 s. 627; Stats. 1995 s. 289.12.
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