A licensed veterinarian who in good faith administers emergency care or treatment, or euthanasia for humane reasons, to an animal, without compensation, either voluntarily or at the request of a state or local governmental officer or employee, is not liable for civil damages for good-faith acts in the administration of the care or treatment. This immunity does not apply in the event of a wanton or reckless disregard of the rights of the owner of the animal.Renumbered from C.R.S. § 12-64-118 and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.L. 73: p. 1517, § 15. C.R.S. 1963: § 145-1-19. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 592, § 15, effective June 15. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11 -091), ch. 207, p. 897, § 25, effective July 1.This section is similar to former § 12-64-118 as it existed prior to 2019.
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