Section 1-43-17 - Good faith reporting--Immunity from liability.
1-43-17. Good faith reporting--Immunity from liability. Good faith reporting or disclosure pursuant to §§ 1-43-11 to 1-43-16, inclusive, does not constitute a libel or slander or violation of the right of privacy or privileged communication. Any person who in good faith complies with the reporting requirements of §§ 1-43-11 to 1-43-16, inclusive, or any request that may be made by the Department of Health pursuant to §§ 1-43-11 to 1-43-16, inclusive, is immune from civil and criminal liability for such action taken in compliance with the provisions of §§ 1-43-11 to 1-43-16, inclusive.
Source: SL 1991, ch 18, § 7.