§ 5-709. Person reporting possible grounds for disciplinary action against nurse  


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  •    (a) Definitions. --

       (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

       (2) "Board" means the State Board of Nursing.

       (3) "Licensed practical nurse" has the meaning stated in § 8-101 of the Health Occupations Article.

       (4) "Registered nurse" has the meaning stated in § 8-101 of the Health Occupations Article.

    (b) In general. -- An individual who acts without malice is not civilly liable for making a report as required by § 8-505 of the Health Occupations Article.


HISTORY: 1990, ch. 6, § 11; ch. 546, § 3; 1997, ch. 14, § 9.