# Alaska Stat. § 09.65.083: Civil liability of nonprofit and university fire departments

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.083

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 09.65.083
- **Heading:** Civil liability of nonprofit and university fire departments
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 9 / Chapter 09.65 / Section 09.65.083

## Text

(a) An action for tort or breach of a contractual duty based on the act or omission of an employee or member of a nonprofit or university fire department in the execution of a function for which the department is established may not be maintained against an employee or member of the nonprofit or university fire department.

(b) An action for tort or breach of a contractual duty based on the act or omission of an employee or member of a nonprofit or university fire department in the execution of a function for which the department is established may not be maintained against the nonprofit or university fire department unless the action (1) alleges intentional misconduct or gross negligence; or

(2) is based on the act or omission of an employee or member of the nonprofit or university fire department in the execution of a duty under contract with a private entity.

(c) The immunity afforded by this section is in addition to any immunity under other law.

(d) This section does not limit the authority of a municipality or village to maintain an action against a contractor, vendor, or supplier providing services or goods to the municipality or village.

(e) In this section, (1) “nonprofit or university fire department” means a fire department registered with the state fire marshal that is (A) operated and maintained by a university; or

(B) a nonprofit that provides services under contract or agreement with a municipality or village;

(2) “village” means an unincorporated community where at least 25 people reside as a social unit.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.070 Suits against incorporated units of local government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.080 Suits by incorporated units of local government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.083 Civil liability of nonprofit and university fire departments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.083.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.085 Civil liability of electric utility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.085.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.087 Civil liability for use of an automated external defibrillator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.087.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.090 Civil liability for emergency aid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.090.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.091 Civil liability for responding to disaster.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.091.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.092 Civil liability for voluntary aircraft safety inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.092.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.093 Civil liability relating to aircraft runways, airfields, and landing areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.093.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.094 Liability for inspection, installation, or adjustment of a child safety seat.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.094.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.095 Liability for administration of blood test.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.095.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.096 Civil liability of hospitals for certain physicians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.096.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.097 Civil liability for emergency veterinary care.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.097.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 09.65.112 Civil liability for aircraft and watercraft guest passengers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T9_C09.65_S09.65.112.md)

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