Vermont § 519 - Emergency medical care
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 519 — Emergency medical care, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 519. Emergency medical care
- (a) A person who knows that another is exposed to grave physical harm shall, to the extent
that the same can be rendered without danger or peril to himself or herself or without
interference with important duties owed to others, give reasonable assistance to the
exposed person unless that assistance or care is being provided by others. (b) A person who provides reasonable assistance in compliance with subsection (a) of this
section shall not be liable in civil damages unless his or her acts constitute gross
negligence or unless he or she will receive or expects to receive remuneration. Nothing
contained in this subsection shall alter existing law with respect to tort liability
of a practitioner of the healing arts for acts committed in the ordinary course of
his or her practice. (c) A person who willfully violates subsection (a) of this section shall be fined not
more than $100.00. (1967, No. 309 (Adj. Sess.), §§ 2-4, eff. March 22, 1968.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 519
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 519 cover?
Section 519 ("Emergency medical care") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 519?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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