21-68-1. Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”COVID-19,” the novel coronavirus identified as SARS-CoV-2, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 or a virus mutating therefrom, and conditions associated with the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 or a virus mutating therefrom; (2)”Disinfecting or cleaning supplies,” hand sanitizers, disinfectants, sprays, and wipes; […]
21-68-2. Limitation–Actions–Diagnosis–Intentional exposure. A person may not bring or maintain any action or claim for damages or relief alleging exposure or potential exposure to COVID-19 unless the exposure results in a COVID-19 diagnosis and the exposure is the result of intentional exposure with the intent to transmit COVID-19. In alleging intentional exposure with the intent […]
21-68-3. Limitation–Actions–Owner–Premises. A person who possesses or is in control of a premises, including a tenant, lessee, or occupant of a premises, who directly or indirectly invites or permits an individual onto a premises, shall not be liable for damages for any injuries sustained from the individual’s exposure to COVID-19, whether the exposure occurs on […]
21-68-4. Limitation–Actions–Health care provider. A health care provider is not liable for any damages for causing or contributing, directly or indirectly, to the death or injury of a person as a result of the health care provider’s acts or omissions in response to COVID-19. This section applies to all of the following: (1)Injury or death […]
21-68-5. Limitation–Actions–Personal protective equipment. Any person that designs, manufactures, labels, sells, distributes, or donates disinfecting or cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment, or a qualified product in response to COVID-19 is not liable in a civil action alleging personal injury, death, or property damage caused by or resulting from the design, manufacturing, labeling, selling, distributing, or […]
21-68-6. Construction. This chapter may not be construed to do any of the following: (1)Create, recognize, or ratify a claim or cause of action of any kind; (2)Eliminate or satisfy a required element of a claim or cause of action of any kind; (3)Deem COVID-19 an occupational disease. COVID-19 is not an occupational disease under […]
