8-4-504 - Good faith immunity. - Tennessee Statutes

8-4-504. Good faith immunity.

(a)  If acting in good faith, a public official makes a report, as required by § 8-4-503, the person shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action that is based solely upon:

     (1)  The person's decision to report what the person believed to be unlawful conduct;

     (2)  The person's belief that reporting the unlawful conduct was required by law; or

     (3)  The fact that a report of unlawful conduct was made.

(b)  No immunity conferred pursuant to subsection (a) shall attach if the person reporting the unlawful conduct participated in or benefited from the conduct.

[Acts 2007, ch. 206, § 5.]