TITLE 17. EDUCATION

CHAPTER 12. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

PART II. ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT

 

17:2354.6      Immunity

 

A. A person acting in good faith in accordance with this Part or with the applicable anatomical gift law of another state, shall not be liable in a civil action, criminal prosecution, or administrative proceeding for any loss or damage caused by any act or omission.

 

B. Neither the person making an anatomical gift nor the estate of the donor shall be liable for any injury or damage that results from the making or use of the gift unless the injury or damage was caused by the gross negligence or willful or wanton actions of the person.

 

C. In determining whether an anatomical gift has been made, amended, or revoked in accordance with this Part, a person may rely upon representations in accordance with R.S. 17:2354.2 relating to his relationship with the donor or prospective donor unless the person knows that the representation is untrue.

 

Acts 2010, No. 937, ยง 2, eff. July 1, 2010.