Title 51, Chapter 1, Section 28
( 51-1-28)
(a) The injection, transfusion, or other transfer of human whole
blood, blood plasma, blood products, or blood derivatives and the
transplanting or other transfer of any tissue, bones, or organs into
or onto the human body shall not be considered a sale of any
commodity, goods, property, or product subject to sale or barter
but, instead, shall be considered as the rendition of medical
services. No implied warranties of any kind or description shall be
applicable thereto and no person, firm, or corporation participating
in such services shall be liable for damages unless negligence is
proven. (b) Code Section 51-1-27 shall not be affected by subsection (a) of this Code section. |