Sec. 7. A person who knowingly or recklessly makes a false report under this chapter is civilly liable for actual damages suffered by a person who is falsely reported and for punitive damages.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-9.5-2(g).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.24.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 41. Public Health Measures for the Prevention and Control of Disease
Chapter 2. Communicable Disease: Reporting of Communicable or Serious Diseases
16-41-2-1. Rules; Publication of List of Diseases
16-41-2-2. Reporting of Required Information
16-41-2-3. Reporting of HIV and AIDS Cases
16-41-2-4. Waiver of Physician-Patient Privilege
16-41-2-5. Satisfaction of Statutory Notification Duties
16-41-2-6. Good Faith Reporting; Immunity
16-41-2-7. False Reporting; Liability