Utah § 6a-523 - Persons authorized to draw blood -- Immunity from liability.

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§ 6a-523. Persons authorized to draw blood -- Immunity from liability.

Effective 5/7/2025
41-6a-523.  Persons authorized to draw blood -- Immunity from liability.
(1)
(a)Only the following, acting at the request of a peace officer, may draw blood to determine its alcohol or drug content:
(i)a physician;
(ii)a physician assistant;
(iii)a registered nurse;
(iv)a licensed practical nurse;
(v)a paramedic;
(vi)as provided in Subsection (1)(b), emergency medical service personnel other than paramedics; or
(vii)a person with a valid permit issued by the Department of Public Safety under Section 53-2d-103.
(b)The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services may designate by rule, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, which emergency medical service personnel, as defined in Section 53-2d-101, are authorized to draw blood under Subsection (1)(a)(vi), based on the type of license under Section 53-2d-402.
(c)Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to taking a urine, breath, or oral fluid specimen.
(2)The following are immune from civil or criminal liability arising from drawing a blood sample from a person whom a peace officer has reason to believe is driving in violation of this chapter, if the sample is drawn in accordance with standard medical practice, and pursuant to a warrant or with the consent of the individual:
(a)a person authorized to draw blood under Subsection (1)(a);
(b)if the blood is drawn at a hospital or other medical facility, the medical facility; or
(c)if the blood is drawn at a law enforcement facility in a secure area not accessible by the public, the law enforcement agency.


Amended by Chapter 340, 2025 General Session

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

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