California § 2861.5 - A person licensed under this chapter who in good faith renders emergency care at

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2861.5 — A person licensed under this chapter who in good faith renders emergency care at, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2861.5. A person licensed under this chapter who in good faith renders emergency care at

A person licensed under this chapter who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency which occurs outside both the place and the course of his employment shall not be liable for any civil damages as the result of acts or omissions in rendering the emergency care. This section shall not be construed to grant immunity from civil damage to any person whose conduct in rendering emergency care is grossly negligent.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2861.5 cover?

Section 2861.5 ("A person licensed under this chapter who in good faith renders emergency care at") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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