Section 5.526 - Protection from liability for responsible entities and State and local government agencies and officials(a)Protection from liability for responsible entities. Responsible entities are protected from liability as set forth in Section 214(e) (42 U.S.C 1436a(e) ).(b)Protection from liability for State and local government agencies and officials. State and local government agencies and officials shall not be liable for the design or implementation of the verification system described in § 5.512 , as long as the implementation by the State and local government agency or official is in accordance with prescribed HUD rules and requirements.64 FR 25732, May 12, 1999