Wis. Stat. § 895.508

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 272
Section 895.508 - Liability exemption; provision of previously owned eyeglasses
(1) In this section, "charitable organization" means an organization described in section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(2) A charitable organization is not liable for any damages arising out of providing previously owned eyeglasses to an individual if all of the following are true:
(a) The recipient of the eyeglasses is at least 14 years of age.
(b) The eyeglasses are provided without charge.
(c) For distribution of eyeglasses, the eyeglasses are provided by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist who has done any of the following:
1. Personally examined the individual who will receive the eyeglasses and issued a prescription for the eyeglasses.
2. Personally consulted with the licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist who issued the prescription for the eyeglasses.

Wis. Stat. § 895.508

Added by Acts 2021 ch, 257,s 1, eff. 4/17/2022.