1. (1) State agencies or political subdivisions may agree to hold harmless and indemnify an asbestos consultant who has a written contract with the state or a political subdivision for any civil damages to third parties:

   1. (a) That result from the acts or omissions of the asbestos consultant in carrying out the contract; and
   2. (b) That are caused by a discharge or release of asbestos or hazardous substance, pollutant, or other contaminant from a site upon which the asbestos abatement is being carried out.

2. (2) State agencies or political subdivisions, in determining whether or not to enter into hold-harmless and indemnification agreements, shall consider:

   1. (a) The availability of cost-effective insurance;
   2. (b) The need for the asbestos abatement; and
   3. (c) The availability of qualified asbestos consultants.

History.--s. 9, ch. 87-394.