Sec. 9. A superintendent who, without malice, bad faith, or negligence, discloses confidential information in connection with the superintendent’s compliance with section 7 of this chapter or consents to medical or surgical treatment of a patient after following the procedures required by this chapter is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be imposed as a result of disclosing confidential information or giving or withholding the consent.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-8-3-3(f).]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.19.