Illinois § 80
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 80, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80.
Exemption from liability. An instructor of euthanasia techniques or a veterinarian who engages in the instructing of euthanasia technicians, in a course approved by the Department, shall not incur any civil or criminal liability for any subsequent misuse or malpractice of a euthanasia technician who has attended the course. Any veterinarian, who in good faith administers euthanasia drugs to an animal in an animal control facility or an animal shelter, has immunity from any liability, civil, criminal, or otherwise, that may result from his or her actions. For the purposes of any proceedings, civil or criminal, the good faith of the veterinarian shall be rebuttably presumed. (Source: P.A. 92-449, eff. 1-1-02.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 80
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 80 cover?
Section 80 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 80?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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