§ 5-602. Emergency defense and civil defense shelters

   (a) Definitions. -- In this section, "emergency management and civil defense" and "emergency" have the meanings stated in the State Emergency Management and Civil Defense Act.

(b) In general. -- No action for damages may be brought against a person, firm, or corporation who allows premises which he owns, controls, or occupies to be used, free of charge, for one of the following purposes:

   (1) Sheltering persons during an attack or raid by an enemy;

   (2) Stocking of food, water, medical supplies, equipment, or other materials to be used in the event of an attack upon the United States; or

   (3) Sheltering persons during an emergency.

(c) Application of section. -- This section applies only to injuries to person or property incurred on or adjacent to the premises:

   (1) During an actual or practice attack or raid;

   (2) While supplies and materials are being moved or stored;

   (3) During an emergency; or

   (4) During inspections or visits connected with emergency management and civil defense.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 16A, § 37; 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., ch. 2, § 1; 1975, ch. 666, § 6; 1981, ch. 505, § 2; 1997, ch. 14, § 9; 2007, ch. 5.