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2005 Vermont Code - § 5247. — Examination; autopsy; liability

§ 5247. Examination; autopsy; liability

(a) An anatomical gift authorizes any reasonable examination necessary to assure medical acceptability of the gift for the purposes intended.

(b) The provisions of this chapter are subject to the laws of this state governing autopsies.

(c) A person who acts in good faith in accordance with this chapter or with the anatomical gift laws of another state or attempts in good faith to do so is not liable for damages in any civil action or subject to prosecution in any criminal proceeding for his or her acts. The immunity of an individual under this subsection shall extend to that individual's estate. (Added 1989, No. 273 (Adj. Sess.), § 10, eff. June 21, 1990.)

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