Tennessee § 63-12-142 - Immunity for certain emergency treatment.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 63-12-142 — Immunity for certain emergency treatment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-12-142. Immunity for certain emergency treatment.
Any licensed veterinarian or ancillary veterinary personnel employed by and working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian who, in good faith, at such person's own initiative, renders emergency treatment to an ill or injured animal gratuitously and without making charge for such treatment is not liable to the owner of the animal for any civil damages arising from the treatment provided to the animal except in cases of gross negligence. If the licensed veterinarian or ancillary veterinary personnel acting under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian performs euthanasia on an animal, it is presumed that it was a humane act necessary to relieve pain and suffering. Acts 1997, ch. 484, § 1.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 63-12-142 cover?
Section 63-12-142 ("Immunity for certain emergency treatment.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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