§ 1944. Limitation of liability for collection of DNA samples
No civil or criminal liability shall attach to any person authorized to withdraw blood as a result of the act of collecting DNA samples under this subchapter, provided the DNA samples are collected according to recognized medical procedures. However, no person shall be relieved from liability for negligence in withdrawing of a DNA sample. (Added 1997, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 29, 1998.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 20 - Internal Security and Public Safety
Chapter 113 - Commissioner and Members
§ 1871. Department of Public Safety; Commissioner
§ 1872. Duties of Commissioner generally
§ 1874. Organization of Department by Commissioner
§ 1875. Radio communication system
§ 1876. Headquarters and stations; equipment
§ 1878. Appointment or promotion of members
§ 1879. Training school and courses
§ 1879a. Location of in-service training
§ 1880. Disciplinary procedures
§ 1881. Expenses; lodging and subsistence
§ 1883. State law enforcement; memorandum of understanding
§ 1911. Examinations; appointment; promotion; probation
§ 1913. Uniforms and equipment
§ 1915. Cooperation with fish and wildlife and forest services
§ 1921. Personnel administration rules
§ 1922. Creation of State Police Advisory Commission; members; duties
§ 1923. Internal investigation
§ 1934. Least intrusive means of collection
§ 1935. Procedure if person refuses to give sample
§ 1937. Authorized analysis of DNA samples
§ 1938. Storage and use of samples and records
§ 1940. Expungement of records and destruction of samples
§ 1941. Confidentiality of records
§ 1942. Adoption of rules and guidelines
§ 1943. Responsibility of Department of Public Safety
§ 1944. Limitation of liability for collection of DNA samples