Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 710-B: REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT
22 §2956. Immunity

§2956. Immunity
1.  In accordance with chapter.  A person that acts in accordance with this chapter or with the applicable anatomical gift law of another state or attempts in good faith to do so is not liable for the act in a civil action, criminal prosecution or administrative proceeding.  
[PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
2.  No liability for injury or damage.  Neither the person making an anatomical gift nor the donor's estate is liable for any injury or damage that results from the making or use of the gift.  
[PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Reliance on representations.  A person who documents the making, amending or revoking of an anatomical gift under this chapter may rely upon representations of the individuals listed in section 2949, subsection 1, paragraphs B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I relating to their relationship to the donor or prospective donor unless the person knows that the representation is untrue.  
[PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 601, §2 (NEW).

Structure Maine Revised Statutes

Maine Revised Statutes

TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE

Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 6: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS

Chapter 710-B: REVISED UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT

22 §2941. Short title

22 §2942. Definitions

22 §2943. Applicability

22 §2944. Who may make anatomical gift before donor's death

22 §2945. Manner of making anatomical gift before donor's death

22 §2946. Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor's death

22 §2947. Refusal to make anatomical gift and effect of refusal

22 §2948. Preclusive effect of anatomical gift, amendment or revocation

22 §2949. Who may make anatomical gift of decedent's body or part

22 §2950. Manner of making, amending or revoking anatomical gift of decedent's body or part

22 §2951. Persons that may receive anatomical gift; purpose of anatomical gift

22 §2952. Search and notification

22 §2953. Delivery of document of gift not required; right to examine

22 §2954. Rights and duties of procurement organization and others

22 §2955. Coordination of procurement and use

22 §2956. Immunity

22 §2957. Law governing validity; choice of law as to execution of document of gift; presumption of validity

22 §2958. Donor registry

22 §2959. Honoring decision of donors

22 §2960. Cooperation between Chief Medical Examiner and procurement organization

22 §2961. Facilitation of anatomical gift from decedent in Chief Medical Examiner cases

22 §2962. Registration of recovery agencies

22 §2963. Uniformity of application and construction

22 §2964. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

22 §2965. Effective date