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Emergency Law Inventory | Full Law Text

Law Number

HRS 663-10.7

Summary Title

Liability: Use of Private Property

Summary

An owner of private property who, in good faith and without compensation, provides access to land, shelter, or subsistence to a person during a disaster will not be held legally responsible. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm.

Full Title

Exemption for providing emergency access to land, shelter, and subsistence during a disaster

Full Text

(a) Any owner of private property who in good faith provides emergency access to land, shelter, or subsistence, including food and water, to a person during a disaster without remuneration or expectation of remuneration, shall be exempt from civil liability for any injury or damage suffered by the person that resulted from the owner providing such emergency access to land, shelter, or subsistence, unless the injury or damage was caused by the gross negligence or intentional or wanton acts or omissions of the owner.

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