Section 5-631 - Persons reporting abuse of residents of related institutions.

§ 5-631. Persons reporting abuse of residents of related institutions.
 

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

[1990, ch. 546, § 3; 1997, ch. 14, § 9.]