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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 6Ch. 2§ 3282 State Employee Legal Immunity

§ 3282 State Employee Legal Immunity

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§ 3282 State Employee Legal Immunity

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone working for the state makes a mistake while doing their job, they usually won’t get in trouble if they didn’t mean to do something bad.
  • •The state won’t pay for claims if there isn’t enough money in the fund.
  • •The state and its funds don’t have to pay for claims unless the law specifically says so.

Example

A state worker accidentally approves a wrong payment while processing claims.

If the worker didn’t mean to make the mistake and was just doing their job, they won’t get in trouble. But if there isn’t enough money in the fund, the state won’t cover the extra cost.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 3282 State Employee Legal Immunity

There shall be a limited civil immunity, and no criminal liability in a private capacity, on account of any act performed or omitted or obligation entered into in an official capacity, when done or omitted in good faith and without intent to defraud, on the part of the counsel, the administrator, or on the part of any officer, employee, or agent of the fund. The State of California shall have no liability for payment of claims in excess of funds available pursuant to this part. The State of California, and any of the funds of the State of California, shall have no obligations whatsoever for payment of claims or costs arising from this part, except as specifically provided in this part. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 396, Sec. 40. (AB 1513) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

liabilityobligationclaimfraudemployeethe statecapacityimmunity

Related Statutes

  • § 3298.2 State Officials' Legal Immunity
  • § 3281 Fund Administration Powers
  • § 6296 Franchisee Liability Indemnification
  • § 3298.1 Account Administration Powers
  • § 321.1 Commission Decision Impact Assessment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 3282.
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