Vermont § 7508 - Interference and retaliation
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7508 — Interference and retaliation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7508. Interference and retaliation
- (a) A person who engages in willful interference as defined in this chapter shall be imprisoned
not more than one year or fined not more than $5,000.00, or both. (b) A person who takes discriminatory, disciplinary, or retaliatory action against an
employee, resident, or volunteer of a long-term care facility; an entity that provides
long-term care through the Choices for Care program contained within Vermont’s Global
Commitment to Health Section 1115 demonstration; or an agency for any communication
made, or information disclosed, to aid the Ombudsman’s office in carrying out its
functions, duties, and responsibilities, unless the original communication or disclosure
was done maliciously or without good faith, shall be imprisoned not more than one
year or fined not more than $5,000.00, or both. An employee, resident, or volunteer
of a long-term care facility, an entity that provides long-term care through the Choices
for Care program contained within Vermont’s Global Commitment to Health Section 1115
demonstration, or an agency may seek damages in Superior Court against a person who
takes such action prohibited by this subsection. (Added 1989, No. 251 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2013, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 95; 2017, No. 23, § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7508
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7508 cover?
Section 7508 ("Interference and retaliation") 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 § 7508?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 7508" (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 § 7508 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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