Arson Reporting Immunity Act
Virginia · 27 · §§ 27-85.3 to 27-85.6 · 4 sections
Overview
The Arson Reporting Immunity Act governs the exchange of information about fires and suspected arson between insurers and the public authorities that investigate them. It establishes the circumstances under which insurance companies release fire-loss records and related information to authorized investigating agencies, and shields those who report or disclose that information in good faith from liability for having done so, while setting limits on how the information may be used or admitted as evidence. It further provides for enforcement of its terms and preserves the existing authority and jurisdiction of the agencies that investigate and prosecute arson.
Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.
In the courts
Sections of this act have been cited in 4 court decisions.
Most-cited authority: 187 F.R.D. 252 - Front Royal Insurance v. Gold Players, Inc.
Sections covered
- Va. Code Ann. § 27-85.3Short title
- Va. Code Ann. § 27-85.4Definitions1 cite
- Va. Code Ann. § 27-85.5Disclosure of information2 cites
- Va. Code Ann. § 27-85.6Evidence1 cite
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