Ohio § 4774.21 Immunity of board and members - defense by state

Ohio Statutes

§ 4774.21 — Immunity of board and members - defense by state

Ohio § 4774.21

Title 47Occupations-Professions

Ch. 4774Radiologist Assistants

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4774.21 (2026).

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In the absence of fraud or bad faith, the  state medical board, a current or former board member, an agent of  the board, a person formally requested by the board to be the  board's representative, or an employee of the board shall not be  held liable in damages to any person as the result of any act,  omission, proceeding, conduct, or decision related to official  duties undertaken or performed pursuant to this chapter. If any  such person asks to be defended by the state against any claim or  action arising out of any act, omission, proceeding, conduct, or  decision related to the person's official duties, and if the  request is made in writing at a reasonable time before trial and  the person requesting defense cooperates in good faith in the  defense of the claim or action, the state s

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In the absence of fraud or bad faith, the state medical board, a current or former board member, an agent of the board, a person formally requested by the board to be the board's representative, or an employee of the board shall not be held liable in damages to any person as the result of any act, omission, proceeding, conduct, or decision related to official duties undertaken or performed pursuant to this chapter. If any such person asks to be defended by the state against any claim or action arising out of any act, omission, proceeding, conduct, or decision related to the person's official duties, and if the request is made in writing at a reasonable time before trial and the person requesting defense cooperates in good faith in the defense of the claim or action, the state shall provide and pay for the person's defense and shall pay any resulting judgment, compromise, or settlement. At no time shall the state pay any part of a claim or judgment that is for punitive or exemplary damages.