Vermont § 8715 - Liability; costs

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 8715 — Liability; costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8715. Liability; costs

  • (a) Sterilizations performed pursuant to this chapter shall be legal and no person shall
    be civilly or criminally liable for performing a sterilization pursuant to such order
    of the court; provided, however, that the provisions of this chapter shall not affect
    any liability that may be incurred as a consequence of the manner in which such sterilization
    operation is performed. (b) The cost of evaluations required by sections 8707 and 8709 of this title shall be paid for out of appropriations of the Department of Disabilities, Aging,
    and Independent Living. (Added 1981, No. 142 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1989, No. 187 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; 1995, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 2005, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 44.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 8715

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 8715 cover?

Section 8715 ("Liability; costs") 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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