Nova Scotia law shields volunteers. (Voluntary Sector).HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia's recently proclaimed pro·claim tr.v. pro·claimed, pro·claim·ing, pro·claims 1. To announce officially and publicly; declare. See Synonyms at announce. 2. Volunteer Protection Act provides some protection for volunteers and nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. . The Act provides limited protection from civil lawsuits for volunteers working with non-profit organizations A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. . Under the legislation volunteers cannot be held personally liable when acting within the scope of their responsibilities and when they are properly licensed, certified or authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: . The protection does not cover any acts of negligence or when it is in violation of other laws. The Act also prevents a civil action from being brought against non-profit organizations. (The legislation is linked on our website: communityaction.ca) 902-424-6811 |
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