Tennessee Statutes
§ 8-4-504 — Good faith immunity
Tennessee·Title 8
(a)If acting in good faith, a public official, or a certified public accountant or firm, makes a report, as required by § 8-4-503 , the person or firm shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action that is based solely upon:
(1)The person's or firm's decision to report what the person or firm believed to be unlawful conduct;
(2)The person's or firm's belief that reporting the unlawful conduct was required by law or by contract; or (3) The fact that a report of unlawful conduct was made.
(b)No immunity conferred pursuant to subsection (a) shall attach if the person or firm reporting the unlawful conduct:
(1)Participated in or benefited from the unlawful conduct; or (2) Knowingly provides false information pursuant to this part.
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Legislative History
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 540, s 3, eff. 3/5/2018. Acts 2007 , ch. 206, § 5.
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