Immunity from liability for emergency care.

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Effective - 28 Aug 1996

334.930. Immunity from liability for emergency care. — A respiratory care practitioner may:

(1) In good faith render emergency care or assistance, without compensation, at the scene of an emergency or accident, and shall not be liable for any civil damages, for acts or omissions other than damages occasioned by negligence or by willful or wanton acts or omissions by such person in rendering such emergency care;

(2) In good faith render emergency care or assistance, without compensation, to any minor involved in an accident, or in competitive sports, or other emergency at the scene of an accident, without first obtaining the consent of the parent or guardian of the minor, and shall not be liable for any civil damages other than damages occasioned by negligence or by willful or wanton acts or omissions by such person in rendering the emergency care.

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(L. 1996 H.B. 999 § 14)


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