Certified, nonprofit poison control centers; legislative findings; limitation of liability

A. The Legislature of Louisiana finds that the lack of a statewide poison control center is a health threat to the citizens of Louisiana. The legislature further finds that the availability of the information provided by such centers could save the lives of many citizens of this state, particularly children. The legislature further finds that liability insurance is unavailable for such centers and that this unavailability of insurance will prevent the provision of this vital service to the citizens of Louisiana. B. No nonprofit organization established primarily to provide poison information and consultation, collect pertinent data, and deliver professional and public education which is certified as a regional poison center by the American Association of Poison Control Centers or any employee or volunteer of any such center, who in good faith provides information or consultation to any person in need thereof, shall be liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission by such person in providing such information or consultation, unless the damages were caused by the gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct of the organization or employee or volunteer.