2013 Maryland Code
COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
§ 5-631 - Persons reporting abuse of residents of related institutions
§5-631.
(a) 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) This section does not grant any immunity for an abuser who makes a report or participates in the investigation or proceeding.
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