(a) A utility offering electrical service to the public for compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the former Alaska Public Utilities Commission or the Regulatory Commission of Alaska under AS 42.05.221 may not be held strictly liable for property damage, death, or personal injury resulting from an act or omission of the utility relating to the production, delivery, or sale of electricity.
(b) This section does not preclude liability for civil damages that are the result of an intentional, reckless, or negligent act or omission.