Vermont § 2405 - Immunity from liability for good samaritan acts
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2405 — Immunity from liability for good samaritan acts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2405. Immunity from liability for good samaritan acts
- (a) For purposes of this section, an “emergency” shall include a fire, flood, storm, or
other natural disaster, hazardous chemical or substance incident, vehicular collision
with an animal, or other transportation accident where an animal is injured or in
need of assistance to protect its health or life. (b) A veterinarian licensed by the Board or any other person who, in good faith, provides
care and treatment to an animal during an emergency shall not be held liable for civil
damages by the owner of the animal, unless his or her acts constitute gross negligence
or unless he or she will receive or expects to receive remuneration. (c) Nothing contained in this section shall alter existing law with respect to tort liability
of a practitioner of veterinary medicine for acts committed in the ordinary course
of his or her practice. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 24, eff. June 27, 2002.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2405
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2405 cover?
Section 2405 ("Immunity from liability for good samaritan acts") 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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