Vermont § 2404 - Immunity from liability; cases of animal cruelty
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2404 — Immunity from liability; cases of animal cruelty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2404. Immunity from liability; cases of animal cruelty
- (a) There shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages
shall arise against, a veterinarian licensed to practice in this State who, in good
faith and in the normal course of practice, reports suspected cases of cruelty to
animals, as defined in 13 V.S.A. §§ 352 and 352a, to any humane officer or officer as defined in 13 V.S.A. § 351(4) or local board of health officer or agent. (b) There shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages
against, a veterinarian licensed to practice in this State who accompanies a humane
officer during the execution of a warrant pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 354, or evaluates the health of and provides medical attention to, including a decision
for euthanasia, an animal brought to that veterinarian for health assessment or necessary
medical care, pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 354. (c) There shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages
against, a veterinarian licensed to practice in this State who inspects premises or
orders a quarantine pursuant to 20 V.S.A. § 3682 or 3683. (Added 2003, No. 60, § 12; amended 2013, No. 201 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2404
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2404 cover?
Section 2404 ("Immunity from liability; cases of animal cruelty") 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.
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