§ 20-110. Blood samples

   (a) In general. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the following are not civilly liable for taking a blood sample from an individual without consent of the individual or for testing the blood sample, if the blood is taken at the request of a police officer or a sheriff or officer in a sheriff's office for a criminal investigation:

   (1) A licensed hospital.

   (2) A physician.

   (3) Any of the following who take the blood in the course of duties at a licensed hospital:

      (i) A resident.

      (ii) An intern.

      (iii) A registered nurse.

      (iv) A health career technician.

(b) Liability. -- A person who negligently takes blood samples in a manner otherwise than according to accepted medical practices or who negligently performs tests is subject to civil liability for injury resulting from the person's negligence.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 566A-1; 1982, ch. 21, § 2.