Notwithstanding §
35-29 above, the Police Department may, because of age, health or safety of the arrested person, release the person pursuant to P.L. 2001, c. 69 (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.22 et seq.) or provide an appropriate alternative to protective custody. The municipality shall not be subject to liability if a person is released from custody pursuant to the provision of this section.