Vermont § 7306 - Noncooperation
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7306 — Noncooperation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7306. Noncooperation
- (a) No public agency or employee, appointee, officer or official, or any other individual
acting on behalf of a public agency may knowingly provide any information or expend
or use time, money, facilities, property, equipment, personnel, or other resources
in furtherance of any interstate or federal investigation or proceeding seeking to
impose civil or criminal liability upon an individual or entity for: (1) the provision, seeking or receipt of, or inquiring about legally protected health
care activity that is legal in this State; or (2) assisting any individual or entity providing, seeking, receiving, or responding to
an inquiry about legally protected health care activity that is legal in this State. (b) This section shall not apply to: (1) any investigation or proceeding where the conduct subject to potential liability under
the investigation or proceeding would be subject to liability under the laws of this
State if committed in this State; (2) any order issued by a Vermont State court or a federal court; or (3) a public agency or employee, appointee, officer or official, or any other individual
acting on behalf of a public agency who, in the course of normal business, is responding
to a warrant or extradition demand on the good faith belief that the warrant or demand
is valid in this State. (Added 2023, No. 14, § 3, eff. May 10, 2023; amended 2025, No. 20, § 5, eff. May 13, 2025.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7306
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7306 cover?
Section 7306 ("Noncooperation") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 7306?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 7306" (Vermont). 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 Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 7306 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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