Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 33.2. Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems |
SUBTITLE IV. Local and Regional Transportation |
CHAPTER 19. Transportation District Act of 1964 |
ARTICLE 10. Exemption From Taxation; Tort Liability |
SECTION 33.2-1934. Liability for torts |
Every district shall be liable for its torts and those of its officers, employees, and agents committed in the conduct of any proprietary function but shall not be liable for any torts occurring in the performance of a governmental function. However, this section shall not apply to a transportation district subject to the provisions of the Virginia Tort Claims Act (§ 8.01-195.1 et seq.). 1964, c. 631, § 15.1-1371; 1986, c. 584; 1991, c. 23; 1997, c. 587, § 15.1-4533; 2014, c. 8.01-195.1 . |