Section 20-110 - Blood samples.
§ 20-110. Blood samples.
(a) In general.- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the following are not civilly liable for taking a blood sample from an individual without consent of the individual or for testing the blood sample, if the blood is taken at the request of a police officer or a sheriff or officer in a sheriff's office for a criminal investigation:
(1) A licensed hospital.
(2) A physician.
(3) Any of the following who take the blood in the course of duties at a licensed hospital:
(i) A resident.
(ii) An intern.
(iii) A registered nurse.
(iv) A health career technician.
(b) Liability.- A person who negligently takes blood samples in a manner otherwise than according to accepted medical practices or who negligently performs tests is subject to civil liability for injury resulting from the person's negligence.
[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 566A-1; 1982, ch. 21, § 2.]