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§ 38-7-112 — Immunity of persons performing examinations and autopsies

Tennessee·Title 38
A person who in good faith performs a medical examination or an autopsy under this part is immune from civil or criminal liability in performing the authorized service.

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Legislative History

Acts 1961, ch. 174, § 11; T.C.A., § 38-712; Acts 1994, ch. 775, § 9.

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