Illinois Code § 65
Illinois Code § 65. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 65.
Choking victim at food-service establishment; exemption from civil liability for emergency assistance. Except as provided by law, no person shall be obligated to remove, assist in removing, or attempt to remove, food from another person's throat, nor shall any person who in good faith removes or attempts to remove food in an emergency occurring at a food-service establishment as defined in the Choke-Saving Methods Act be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by that person in rendering emergency assistance. (Source: P.A. 89-607, eff. 1-1-97.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 65
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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