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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-5-156. Immunity.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-5-156. Immunity.

(a) A person that acts in accordance with this article or with the applicable anatomical gift law of another state, or attempts in good faith to do so, is not liable for the act in a civil action, criminal prosecution, or administrative proceeding.

(b) Neither the person making an anatomical gift nor the donor’s estate is liable for any injury or damage that results from the making or use of the gift.

(c) In determining whether an anatomical gift has been made, amended, or revoked under this article, a person may rely upon representations of an individual listed in paragraph (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), or (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 44-5-147 relating to the individual’s relationship to the donor or prospective donor unless the person knows that the representation is untrue.

## History

Code 1981, § 44-5-156, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 503, § 1/SB 405.