37-2-303. Immunity from liability. A physician or other person reporting pursuant to 37-2-302 is presumed to be acting in good faith and in reporting is immune from any liability, civil or criminal, unless the individual acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose.
History: En. 66-1051 by Sec. 2, Ch. 303, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1051; amd. Sec. 1354, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 37. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 2. General Provisions Relating to Health Care Practitioners
Part 3. Miscellaneous Provisions
37-2-301. Duty to report cases of communicable disease
37-2-302. Gunshot or stab wounds to be reported
37-2-303. Immunity from liability
37-2-304. Failure of health care provider to obtain insurance as unprofessional conduct
37-2-305. Telehealth services -- rulemaking authority
37-2-306. through 37-2-310 reserved
37-2-311. Report to department of justice by physician
37-2-312. Physician's immunity from liability
37-2-313. and 37-2-314 reserved
37-2-315. Direct billing for anatomic pathology services
37-2-316. Assistance program audits
37-2-317. Recognition of federal authority
37-2-318. Community health aide program -- exception to licensing requirements