§ 19a-289q — Immunity. Implied warranties not applicable. Determining whether an anatomical gift has been made.

Connecticut § 19a-289q

• Jurisdiction: Connecticut
• Title 19a: Public Health and Well-Being
• Ch. 368i: Anatomical Donations

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(a) A person that acts in accordance with sections 14-42 and 19a-289 to 19a-289v, inclusive, or with the applicable anatomical gift law of another state, or attempts in good faith to do so, shall not be liable for the act in a civil action, criminal prosecution or administrative proceeding. Following a donor's designation in a donor registry, signed statement by a donor or a donor card shall be prima facie evidence of good faith attempt by a person to conform to the donor's intent. (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) Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness shall not be applicable to human organs, tissues, eyes or human blood or blood plasma. Provision of such organs, tissues, eyes, blood, blood plasma and components, derivative or fractions thereof, shall not be considered commodities subject to sale or barter, but shall be considered as medical services. (d) In determining whether an anatomical gift has been made, amended or revoked under the provisions of sections 14-42 and 19a-289 to 19a-289v , inclusive, a person may rely upon representations of an individual listed in subdivisions (2) to (8), inclusive, of subsection (a) of section 19a-289h , relating to such individual's relationship to the donor or prospective donor unless the person knows that the individual's representation is untrue.

Legislative History

(P.A. 10-123, S. 18.)