192Assistance in emergencies or accidents

192 Assistance in emergencies or accidents (1) A helper does not incur personal civil liability for an act done or omission made honestly and without recklessness in assisting, or attempting to assist, in a situation in which an emergency or accident involving dangerous goods happens or is likely to happen. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person whose act or omission caused or partly caused the situation. (3) Subsection (1) applies to a public authority even if the authority requires payment for a service provided in connection with the situation. (4) This section does not apply to an authorised person. helper means a person who acts without expectation of payment or other consideration.