California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §7150.80: (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 or c

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This statute provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for persons acting in good faith under anatomical gift laws, and protects gift makers and estates from liability for injuries resulting from organ/tissue donation.

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(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 or criminal prosecution. (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 under this chapter, a person may rely upon representations of an individual listed in paragraphs (2) to (8), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 7150.40 relating to the individual’s relationship to the donor or prospective donor, unless the person knows that the representation is untrue.

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