Virginia § 54.1-2818.4 - Immunity from liability for services after organ and tissue donation
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 54.1-2818.4 — Immunity from liability for services after organ and tissue donation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54.1-2818.4. Immunity from liability for services after organ and tissue donation
Unless such act, decision, or omission resulted from bad faith or malicious intent, any funeral service establishment, funeral service licensee, crematory, or registered crematory that receives a body following donation of organs, tissues, or eyes shall be immune from civil liability for any failure to restore such decedent's form or features in a manner acceptable for viewing prior to the final disposition of the remains.
2009, c. 811.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 54.1-2818.4
What does Code of Virginia § 54.1-2818.4 cover?
Section 54.1-2818.4 ("Immunity from liability for services after organ and tissue donation") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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