Effective: September 6, 2012
Latest Legislation: House Bill 292 - 129th General Assembly
In the absence of fraud or bad faith, the state medical board, a current or former board member, an agent of the board, a person formally requested by the board to be the board's representative, or an employee of the board shall not be held liable in damages to any person as the result of any act, omission, proceeding, conduct, or decision related to official duties undertaken or performed pursuant to this chapter. If any such person asks to be defended by the state against any claim or action arising out of any act, omission, proceeding, conduct, or decision related to the person's official duties, and if the request is made in writing at a reasonable time before trial and the person requesting defense cooperates in good faith in the defense of the claim or action, the state shall provide and pay for the person's defense and shall pay any resulting judgment, compromise, or settlement. At no time shall the state pay any part of a claim or judgment that is for punitive or exemplary damages.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Chapter 4778 | Genetic Counselors
Section 4778.01 | Definitions.
Section 4778.02 | License Required.
Section 4778.03 | Application for License.
Section 4778.04 | Criminal Records Check.
Section 4778.05 | Issuance, Expiration, and Renewal of License.
Section 4778.06 | Application for Renewal.
Section 4778.071 | Prerequisites for Resumption of Practice.
Section 4778.08 | Supervised Practice License.
Section 4778.09 | Special Activity License.
Section 4778.10 | Duplicate License.
Section 4778.11 | Authorized Activities for Licensees.
Section 4778.12 | Adoption of Rules.
Section 4778.14 | Revocation or Denial of License.
Section 4778.141 | Violation by Genetic Counselors; Civil Penalties.
Section 4778.15 | Notice of Default Under Child Support Orders.
Section 4778.16 | Mentally Incompetent Licensees.
Section 4778.17 | Reporting Impairment; Liability.
Section 4778.18 | Investigations by State Medical Board.
Section 4778.19 | Notice of Criminal Prosecution.
Section 4778.20 | Enforcement.
Section 4778.21 | Practice Without a License.
Section 4778.22 | Disposition of Funds.
Section 4778.24 | Liability of Board Members, Employees and Agents.
Section 4778.25 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.