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The procuring, furnishing, donating, processing, distributing or using of human whole blood, plasma, blood products, blood derivatives, human tissue or organs or any component thereof shall not give rise to any implied warranties of any type, and the doctrine of strict tort liability shall not be applicable to the transmission of hepatitis or human immunodeficiency virus in the blood, plasma, blood products, blood derivatives, human tissue or organs or any component thereof. Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the liability of any person, firm, corporation or other organization for negligence or willful misconduct.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24. Health and Safety § 24-10-5. Transfusions; limited liability - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-24-health-and-safety/nm-st-sect-24-10-5/
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