N.J.S.A. 59:3-7 — Failure to inspect, or negligent inspection of, property

59:3-7. Failure to inspect, or negligent inspection of, property A public employee is not liable for injury caused by his failure to make an inspection, or by reason of making an inadequate or negligent inspection of any property; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall exonerate a public employee from liability for negligence during the course of, but outside the scope of, any inspection conducted by him, nor shall this section exonerate a public employee from liability for failure to protect against a dangerous condition as provided in chapter 4. L.1972, c. 45, s. 59:3-7.

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