Tennessee § 8-4-504 Good faith immunity

Tennessee Statutes

§ 8-4-504 — Good faith immunity

Tennessee § 8-4-504

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-504 (2026).

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(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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(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.