This chapter shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person, firm or corporation owning, operating, controlling, maintaining, erecting, constructing, installing, altering, inspecting, testing or repairing any conveyance covered by this chapter for damages to any person or property caused by any defect therein, nor does the state assume any such liability or responsibility for any liability to any person for whatever reason whatsoever by the adoption of this chapter or any acts or omissions arising hereunder.
Idaho Code § 39-8621