Georgia § 31-8-85 - Immunity from liability.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 31-8-85 — Immunity from liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-8-85. Immunity from liability.
Any agency or person who in good faith makes a report or provides information or evidence pursuant to this article shall be immune from liability for such actions. Neither the department nor its employees, when acting in good faith and with reasonable diligence, shall have any liability for defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence, or any other claim in connection with the collection or release of information pursuant to this article and neither shall be subject to suit based upon any such claims. (Code 1933, § 88-1907c, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1261, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1601, § 1.) Law reviews. - For note on 1991 amendment of this Code section, see 8 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 74 (1992).
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 31-8-85
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 31-8-85 cover?
Section 31-8-85 ("Immunity from liability.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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