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72.430 Pathologist, toxicologist, chemist -- Immunity from civil liability.

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72.430 Pathologist, toxicologist, chemist -- Immunity from civil liability. No pathologist, toxicologist, chemist, or other authorized person shall be required to <br>inquire into the authority of the coroner to order an autopsy to be performed. Any <br>authorized pathologist, toxicologist, chemist, or other authorized person who participates <br>in an autopsy or post-mortem examination, upon request of the coroner, shall have <br>immunity from any civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Effective: June 17, 1978 <br>History: Created 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 93, sec. 10, effective June 17, 1978.