(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a qualified director is not personally liable for negligence, either through act or omission, or whether actual or imputed, in the performance of managerial functions performed on behalf of a volunteer organization or entity: Provided, That this section shall not exempt a qualified director from liability when he or she is found to be grossly negligent in the performance of his or her duties. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, a qualified director is not personally liable for the torts of a volunteer organization or euntity, or the torts of the agents or employees of a volunteer organization or entity, unless he or she approved of, ratified, directed, sanctioned, or participated in the wrongful acts. (c) Nothing in this section relieves a volunteer organizaation or entity from imputed liability for the negligent acts of a qualified director committed within the scope of the qualified director's duties. Nothing in this article shall be colnstrued as a grant of immunity to any person who, through his or her operation of as motor vehicle, causes any injury or damage to another person.
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