1. (a) 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. (1) A licensed hospital.
   2. (2) A physician.

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

      1. (i) A resident.
      2. (ii) An intern.
      3. (iii) A registered nurse.
      4. (iv) A health career technician.
2. (b) 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.

Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982.

Formerly Art. 43, § 566A-1.