§ 23-18.6.1-18. Immunity.
(a) 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.
(b) 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.
(c) In determining whether an anatomical gift has been made, amended, or revoked pursuant to this chapter, a person may rely upon representations of an individual listed in § 23-18.6.1-9 relating to the individual’s relationship to the donor or prospective donor unless the person knows that the representation is untrue.
History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 476, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-18.6.1 - Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
Section 23-18.6.1-1. - Short title.
Section 23-18.6.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-18.6.1-3. - Applicability.
Section 23-18.6.1-4. - Who may make anatomical gift before donor’s death.
Section 23-18.6.1-5. - Manner of making anatomical gift before donor’s death.
Section 23-18.6.1-6. - Amending or revoking anatomical gift before donor’s death.
Section 23-18.6.1-7. - Refusal to make anatomical gift — Effect of refusal.
Section 23-18.6.1-8. - Preclusive effect of anatomical gift, amendment or revocation.
Section 23-18.6.1-9. - Who may make anatomical gift of decedent’s body or part.
Section 23-18.6.1-11. - Persons that may receive anatomical gift — Purpose of anatomical gift.
Section 23-18.6.1-12. - Search and notification.
Section 23-18.6.1-13. - Delivery of document of gift not required — Right to examine.
Section 23-18.6.1-14. - Rights and duties of procurement organization and others.
Section 23-18.6.1-15. - Coordination of procurement and use.
Section 23-18.6.1-16. - Sale or purchase of parts prohibited.
Section 23-18.6.1-17. - Other prohibited acts.
Section 23-18.6.1-18. - Immunity.
Section 23-18.6.1-20. - Donor registry.
Section 23-18.6.1-21. - [Reserved.]
Section 23-18.6.1-22. - Cooperation between medical examiner and procurement organization.
Section 23-18.6.1-24. - Uniformity of application and construction.
Section 23-18.6.1-25. - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.