§ 23-8-2. Authority of the governor to authorize immunization programs.
Whenever it shall be determined by the governor that a voluntary mass immunization program is necessary to protect the health and welfare of the people, he or she may issue a proclamation authorizing the program, and a copy of the proclamation shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. All individuals or public or private agencies that participate in the authorized mass immunization projects shall not be liable to any person who experiences or purports to experience adverse effects arising from the immunization or attendant procedures; provided, however, that informed consent is obtained. Nothing in this chapter shall exempt from liability for gross negligence any individual or public or private agency participating in an authorized mass immunization project, nor shall the provisions of this chapter exempt any drug manufacturer from any liability, regardless of the degree of negligence for any drug or vaccine used in the projects.
History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 316, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-8 - Quarantine Generally
Section 23-8-1. - Reports of communicable diseases.
Section 23-8-1.1. - Consent to testing and treatment — Reportable — Communicable diseases.
Section 23-8-2. - Authority of the governor to authorize immunization programs.
Section 23-8-4.1. - Power to examine suspected cases — Right of individual to own physician.
Section 23-8-5, 23-8-6. - Repealed.
Section 23-8-7. - Violation of quarantine.
Section 23-8-8 - — 23-8-17. Repealed.
Section 23-8-18. - Proclamation of general quarantine.
Section 23-8-19. - Compliance with quarantine by transportation agencies.
Section 23-8-20. - Expense of quarantine and suppression of disease.