Massachusetts § 17B - Liability of persons filing complaint, reporting or providing information or assisting the board of registration in podiatry
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 17B — Liability of persons filing complaint, reporting or providing information or assisting the board of registration in podiatry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17B. Liability of persons filing complaint, reporting or providing information or assisting the board of registration in podiatry
Section 17B. No person filing a complaint or reporting or providing information or assisting the board at its request in discharging its duties and functions shall be liable in any cause of action arising out of the receiving of such information or assistance, provided the person making the complaint or reporting or providing such information or assistance does so in good faith and without malice.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 17B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 17B cover?
Section 17B ("Liability of persons filing complaint, reporting or providing information or assisting the board of registration in podiatry") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 17B?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 17B" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 17B apply to my situation?
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