California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 6.5 — Vocational NursingArticle 2 — Scope of RegulationSection 2861.5

A person licensed under this chapter who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency which occurs outside both the place and the course of his employment shall not be liable for any civil damages as the result of acts or omissions in rendering the emergency care. This section shall not be construed to grant immunity from civil damage to any person whose conduct in rendering emergency care is grossly negligent.

Notes

Exempts a person licensed under the chapter from civil damages for acts or omissions when, in good faith, providing emergency care at an emergency scene outside both the place and course of employment. Bars that immunity when the person’s conduct in rendering the emergency care is grossly negligent.

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