Good Faith Immunity

1. Law
2. Tennessee Code
3. Public Officers and Employees
4. Comptroller of the Treasury
5. Local Government Instances of Fraud Reporting Act
6. Good Faith Immunity

1. If acting in good faith, a public official, or a certified public accountant or firm, makes a report, as required by § 8-4-503, the person or firm shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action that is based solely upon:
   1. The person's or firm's decision to report what the person or firm believed to be unlawful conduct;
   2. The person's or firm's belief that reporting the unlawful conduct was required by law or by contract; or
   3. The fact that a report of unlawful conduct was made.
2. No immunity conferred pursuant to subsection (a) shall attach if the person or firm reporting the unlawful conduct:
   1. Participated in or benefited from the unlawful conduct; or
   2. Knowingly provides false information pursuant to this part.

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