No member of the board shall during the term of his office or thereafter, be required to defend any action for damages in any of the courts of this state where it is shown that said damage followed or resulted from any of the official acts of said board in the performance of its powers, duties or authority as set forth in this chapter. Any such action filed shall upon motion be dismissed, at the cost of the plaintiff, with prejudice.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 73 - Professions and Vocations
General Licensing Requirements
§ 73-9-7. State board of dental examiners; dental districts; nominations for appointment
§ 73-9-11. How members shall qualify; quorum
§ 73-9-13. Officers of board; duties and powers
§ 73-9-15. Vote of board members
§ 73-9-17. Board to implement chapter
§ 73-9-19. Registration of dentists
§ 73-9-25. Examinations; subjects; time and place for holding
§ 73-9-27. Licenses; how issued and fees
§ 73-9-29. Certification of dental specialists
§ 73-9-35. Licenses to be exhibited
§ 73-9-37. Duplicate licenses: when issued
§ 73-9-39. Practice under corporation or business name prohibited
§ 73-9-43. Schedule of license fees; delinquency penalties; disposition and distribution of fees
§ 73-9-45. Board members to investigate complaints
§ 73-9-51. Board members not liable to suit for official acts
§ 73-9-53. Licensed pharmacists may fill dentists' prescriptions
§ 73-9-55. Authorization for dental laboratory work
§ 73-9-57. Penalties for practicing illegally
§ 73-9-59. Prosecuting officers under duty to act
§ 73-9-63. Complaint filed against dentist or dental hygienist; hearing