{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1531.17","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 7-1531.17","heading":"Immunity.","body":"(a)\nA person that acts in accordance with this subchapter 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.\n\n(b)\nNeither 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.\n\n(c)\nIn determining whether an anatomical gift has been made, amended, or revoked under this subchapter, a person may rely upon representations of an individual listed in § 7-1531.08(a)(2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), or (8) relating to the individual’s relationship to the donor or prospective donor unless the person knows that the representation is untrue.","path":["Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.","Chapter 15. Anatomical Parts.","Subchapter II-A. Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/7-1531.17","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"c481cfdff0957dd188e7bab4e5cd155bfc053fe4885dce5009e478565458b7fe","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1531.16","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1531.18"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}