§ 4-3-169. Claims procedure, immunity of district.

(a)

The district, its officers, agents and employees shall have the same immunity from tort liability as other agencies and subdivisions of the state. The provisions of Chapter 768, Florida Statutes, as from time to time amended, shall apply to all claims asserted against the district.

(b)

The district commissioners and all officers, agents and employees of the district shall have the same immunity and exemption from personal liability as is provided by general law of the state for state, county, and municipal officers.

(c)

The district shall defend all claims against the commissioners, officers, agents and employees which arise within the scope of employment or purposes of the district and shall pay all judgments against said persons, except where said persons acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety or property.

(Laws of Fla., Ch. 82-381, § 9)