(1) If members of the association pursue activities for the association free of charge, or if they receive remuneration for their activity that does not exceed 720 euros per year, then they are liable to the association for damage they have caused in performing the duties of the association, in accordance with the articles of association, that have been assigned to them, only in case of intent or gross negligence. Section 31a (1) sentence 3 is to be applied accordingly.
(2) If members of the association are obliged under subsection (1) sentence 1 to provide to another party compensation for damage, which they caused in performing the duties of the association, in accordance with the articles of association, that have been assigned to them, they may demand that the association release them from the obligation. Sentence 1 does not apply if the members of the association have caused the damage with intent or gross negligence.