# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities

### Subtitle 7. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- State Boards

#### Section 5-709

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Board" means the State Board of Nursing.

  (3) "Licensed practical nurse" has the meaning stated in Sec. 8-101 of the Health Occupations Article.

  (4) "Registered nurse" has the meaning stated in Sec. 8-101 of the Health Occupations Article.

(b) An individual who acts without malice is not civilly liable for making a report as required by Sec. 8-505 of the Health Occupations Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)