411.245 Immunity from liability for damaging a vehicle to remove a minor --

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Conditions -- Limitations.

(1)A person who enters a vehicle, as defined in KRS 503.010, for the purpose of

removing a minor shall be immune from civil liability for any resulting damage

to the vehicle if the person:

(a)Has a reasonable, good faith belief, based upon the circumstances

known to the person at the time, that entry into the vehicle is necessary

because the minor is in imminent danger of physical injury if not

immediately removed from the vehicle;

(b)Has contacted local law enforcement, the local fire department, or a 911

emergency telephone service prior to entering the vehicle;

(c)Uses no more force to enter the vehicle and remove the minor than is

reasonably necessary under the circumstances; and

(d)1. Remains with the minor in a safe location, out of the elements but

reasonably close to the vehicle, until law enforcement, firefighters, or

other emergency responders arrive; or

2. Reasonably determines that emergency conditions require leaving

the scene with the minor, and places written notice on the vehicle

containing:

a. The person's contact information;

b. The reason entry into the vehicle was made;

c. The minor's location; and

d. Notice that authorities have been contacted.

(2)This section does not limit a person's immunity from civil liability or defenses

established in another section of the Kentucky Revised Statutes or available at

common law.