Vt. Stat. tit. 24 § 2687

Current through L. 2024, c. 185.

Section 2687 - Civil liability limited

Volunteer personnel, whether or not they receive or expect to receive nominal payments and reimbursement for expenses, who render emergency medical treatment shall:

(1) be afforded the protection of 12 V.S.A. § 519;

(2) not be considered practitioners of the healing arts for purposes of 12 V.S.A. § 519(b); and

(3) not be liable for civil damages for rendering emergency medical treatment unless their actions constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct.

24 V.S.A. § 2687

Added 1983, No. 226 (Adj. Sess.), § 13.