A. The Director and the employees of the Department of Health Professions shall not be liable for any civil damages resulting from the accuracy or inaccuracy of any information reported to and compiled and maintained by the Department pursuant to this chapter.
Further, the Director and the employees of the Department of Health Professions shall not be liable for any civil damages resulting from the disclosure of or failure to disclose any information in compliance with subsections B and C of § 54.1-2523 and the Department's regulations.
B. In the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct, prescribers or dispensers complying in good faith with the reporting requirements of this chapter shall not be liable for any civil damages for any act or omission resulting from the submission of such required reports.
2002, c. 481.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 25.2 - Prescription Monitoring Program
§ 54.1-2520. Program establishment; Director's regulatory authority
§ 54.1-2521. Reporting requirements
§ 54.1-2522. Reporting exemptions
§ 54.1-2522.1. (Effective until July 1, 2027) Requirements of practitioners
§ 54.1-2522.1. (Effective July 1, 2027) Requirements of practitioners
§ 54.1-2522.2. Requirements for dispensers
§ 54.1-2523. Confidentiality of data; disclosure of information; discretionary authority of Director
§ 54.1-2523.2. (Effective until July 1, 2027) Authority to access database
§ 54.1-2523.2. (Effective July 1, 2027) Authority to access database
§ 54.1-2524. Immunity from liability
§ 54.1-2525. Unlawful disclosure of information; disciplinary action authorized; penalties