§ 25-2-38.1 - Sovereign immunity; effect of this chapter on legal duties of property owners and lessees
O.C.G.A. 25-2-38.1 (2010)
25-2-38.1. Sovereign immunity; effect of this chapter on legal duties of property owners and lessees
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state, or any officer or employee thereof, in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. No action shall be maintained against the state, any municipality, county, or any officer, elected officer or employees thereof, for damages sustained as a result of any fire or related hazard covered in this chapter by reason of any inspection or other action taken or not taken pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve any property owner or lessee thereof from any legal duty, obligation, or liability incident to the ownership, maintenance, or use of such property.