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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
No optometrist shall be liable for any civil damages for either of the following:
(1) Reporting in good faith to the department of transportation under s. 146.82(3) a patient's name and other information relevant to the vision of the patient which in the optometrist's judgment impairs the patient's ability to exercise reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle.
(2) In good faith, not reporting to the department of transportation under s. 146.82(3) a patient's name and other information relevant to the vision of the patient which in the optometrist's judgment does not impair the patient's ability to exercise reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Regulation and Licensing (Ch. 440 to 480) § 449.20. Civil immunity - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/regulation-and-licensing-ch-440-to-480/wi-st-449-20/
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