§4874. Immunity from civil liability
Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of any public or private and special law, any person who voluntarily, without the expectation of monetary or other compensation renders first aid, emergency treatment or rescue assistance to an animal who is ill, injured or in need of rescue assistance, is not liable for damages for injuries alleged to have been sustained by the animal or for damages for the death of the animal alleged to have occurred by reason of an act or omission in the rendering of the first aid, emergency treatment or rescue assistance, unless it is established that the injuries or the death were caused willfully, wantonly or recklessly or by gross negligence on the part of the person. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 291, §13 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. R, §13 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975
32 §4851. Legislative findings
32 §4854. State Board of Veterinary Medicine
32 §4859-A. Notice and conduct of hearing (REPEALED)
32 §4861. Application for license; qualifications and examination; endorsement
32 §4861-A. Application for veterinary technician license; qualifications and examination
32 §4862. Status of persons currently licensed (REPEALED)
32 §4864. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
32 §4865. Veterinary technicians (REPEALED)
32 §4865-A. Revocation, suspension or discipline (REPEALED)
32 §4866. Duties of licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants
32 §4871. Duties of the board (REPEALED)
32 §4872. Disposal of abandoned animals
32 §4873. Severability (REPEALED)
32 §4874. Immunity from civil liability
32 §4876. Prescriptions of other veterinarians
32 §4877. Veterinarian-client-patient relationship required; Good Samaritan exception
32 §4878. Requirements regarding prescribing and dispensing benzodiazepine or opioid medication