Virginia § 32.1-291.18 Immunity

Virginia Statutes

§ 32.1-291.18 — Immunity

Virginia § 32.1-291.18

Title 32.1HEALTH

Ch. 8POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS AND SERVICES

Art. 2ANATOMICAL GIFTS

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Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-291.18 (2026).

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A.A person that acts in accordance with this Act 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, criminal prosecution, or administrative proceeding.

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 Act, a person may rely upon representations of an individual listed in subdivisions A 3, A 4, A 5, A 6, A 7, A 8, or A 9 of § 32.1-291.9 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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A. A person that acts in accordance with this Act 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, criminal prosecution, or administrative proceeding.

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 Act, a person may rely upon representations of an individual listed in subdivisions A 3, A 4, A 5, A 6, A 7, A 8, or A 9 of § 32.1-291.9 relating to the individual's relationship to the donor or prospective donor unless the person knows that the representation is untrue.