(a) A person who, in good faith, makes a report of or testifies in any action or proceeding in which financial misconduct is alleged, and who is not involved in, has not participated in, or has not aided and abetted, conspired, or colluded in the financial misconduct, shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that results by reason of the person's report or testimony. For the purpose of any proceeding, the good faith of any person reporting or testifying under this provision shall be presumed.
(b) If a person that is or has been involved in, participated in, aided and abetted, conspired, or colluded in the financial misconduct reports the financial misconduct, the department may consider that person's report and assistance in investigating the misconduct as a mitigating factor in the department's pursuit of civil, criminal, or administrative remedies.
2013 c 108 art 5 s 5
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 245E — Child Care Assistance Program Fraud Investigations
Section 245E.01 — Definitions.
Section 245E.02 — Investigations Of Financial Misconduct.
Section 245E.03 — Duty To Provide Access.
Section 245E.04 — Honest And Truthful Statements.
Section 245E.05 — Record Retention.
Section 245E.06 — Administrative Sanctions.
Section 245E.07 — Monetary Recovery.
Section 245E.08 — Reporting Of Suspected Fraudulent Activity.