Missouri § 340.328 - Emergency treatment authorized — immunity.
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§ 340.328. Emergency treatment authorized — immunity.
Any veterinary technician duly registered pursuant to sections 340.200 to 340.330 who gratuitously and in good faith gives emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal at the scene of an accident or emergency shall not be in violation of sections 340.200 to 340.330 and shall not be liable in any civil action for damages to the owner of such animal. This section is not intended to provide immunity for acts which constitute gross negligence.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 878 § 64)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 340.328 cover?
Section 340.328 ("Emergency treatment authorized — immunity.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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