Tex. Occ. Code § 562.1086

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 562.1086 - Limitation on Liability

(a) A pharmacy that returns unused drugs and a manufacturer that accepts the unused drugs under Section 562.1085 and the employees of the pharmacy or manufacturer are not liable for harm caused by the accepting, dispensing, or administering of drugs returned in strict compliance with Section 562.1085 unless the harm is caused by:

(1) wilful or wanton acts of negligence;

(2) conscious indifference or reckless disregard for the safety of others; or

(3) intentional conduct.

(b) This section does not limit, or in any way affect or diminish, the liability of a drug seller or manufacturer under Chapter 82, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(c) This section does not apply if harm results from the failure to fully and completely comply with the requirements of Section 562.1085.

(d) This section does not apply to a pharmacy or manufacturer that fails to comply with the insurance provisions of Chapter 84, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

Tex. Occ. Code § 562.1086

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.126, eff. 9/1/2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 321, Sec. 1, eff. 6/18/2003.