Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975
32 §4874. Immunity from civil liability

§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

Maine Revised Statutes

TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Chapter 71-A: MAINE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT OF 1975

32 §4851. Legislative findings

32 §4852. Short Title

32 §4853. Definitions

32 §4854. State Board of Veterinary Medicine

32 §4855. Officers (REPEALED)

32 §4856. Meetings; chair

32 §4857. Removal

32 §4858. Expenses (REPEALED)

32 §4859. Powers

32 §4859-A. Notice and conduct of hearing (REPEALED)

32 §4860. License required

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 Status of persons currently licensed (REPEALED)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 §4863. License renewal

32 §4863-A. Fees

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 Veterinary technicians (REPEALED)

32 §4865-A. Revocation, suspension or discipline (REPEALED)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 §4867. Hearing (REPEALED)

32 §4868. Appeal (REPEALED)

32 §4869. Reinstatement

32 §4870. Enforcement

32 §4871. Duties of the board (REPEALED)

32 §4872. Disposal of abandoned animals

32 §4873. Severability (REPEALED)

32 §4874. Immunity from civil liability

32 §4875. Notice of services

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

32 §4879. Telehealth services