§ 5-631

Maryland § 5-631

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gcj: Courts and Judicial Proceedings
• Title: 5

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(a) A person who acts in good faith is not civilly liable for:

(1) Making a report under § 19-347 of the Health - General Article;

(2) Participating in an investigation arising out of a report under § 19-347 of the Health - General Article;

(3) Participating in a judicial proceeding arising out of a report under § 19-347 of the Health - General Article; or

(4) Participating in transferring, suspending, or terminating the employment of any individual who is believed to have abused or aided in abusing a resident under § 19-347 of the Health - General Article.

(b) This section does not grant any immunity for an abuser who makes a report or participates in the investigation or proceeding.