(A) A person who acts in accordance with sections 2108.01 to 2108.29 of the Revised Code or with the applicable anatomical gift laws 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.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 2108.20

  • Another: when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. See Ohio Code 1.02
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

(B) Neither the person making the anatomical gift nor the donor‘s estate is liable for any injury or damage that results from the making or use of the gift.