Louisiana § RS 23:1208.2 - Duty to report fraud; immunity from civil liability
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§ RS 23:1208.2. Duty to report fraud; immunity from civil liability
A. Any person having knowledge of or who believes that an act is being or has been committed in violation of this Chapter shall report orally or in writing to the assistant secretary the information that forms the basis of such knowledge or belief, as well as any such additional information relevant thereto as the assistant secretary or his employees or his agents may require.
B. Any person who provides information pursuant to this Section without malice, fraudulent intent, or bad faith, shall be immune from all civil liability for such action.
Acts 1995, No. 368, §1, eff. June 16, 1995.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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