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This page reflects a rule change, effective August 24, 2009.  To view a pdf version of the order changing the rule, click here.

Rule XXI
Civil Immunity

Without limiting, restricting, or waiving any privilege or immunity otherwise available under state or federal law:

(a) The Board and its members, employees, and agents are immune from all civil liability for damages for conduct and communications occurring in the performance of and within the scope of their official duties relating to the character and fitness qualification, eligibility, examination, monitoring, and licensing of Declarants, Applicants or Declarants, and Probationary Licensees the eligibility, examination, and licensing of Applicants.

(b) Records, statements of opinion, and other information regarding a Declarant, or an Applicant, or Probationary Licensee communicated without malice to the Board or to its members, employees, or agents by any person, entity, firm, or institution are privileged, and civil suits for damages predicated thereon are barred.


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