(A) This chapter is an exercise by the county of its governmental functions for the protection of the public peace, health and safety and the county or agents and representatives of the county, or any individual, receiver firm, partnership, corporation, association or trustee, or any of the agents thereof in good faith carrying out, complying with or attempting to comply with any order, rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall not be liable for any damage sustained to persons or property as a result of the activity. This chapter does not, however, relieve any person or organization of liability for negligent acts or omissions.
(B) Any persons owning or controlling real estate or personal property who voluntarily and without compensation grant the county the right to inspect, designate and use the whole or any part or parts of real estate or property for emergency purposes during an actual, impending or threatened emergency or disaster or during an authorized emergency practice exercise shall not be civilly liable for the death of, or injury to, any persons on or about the real estate or property under the license, privilege or other permission, for loss of or damage to the property of the person.
(C) Any persons owning or controlling real estate or personal property must allow the director or forces working under his or her direct control access to any property for the purpose of saving human lives.
(‘77 Code, § 6-11) (Ord. 1996, passed 5-6-96)