(a) A broker-dealer or investment adviser who, in good faith, makes a disclosure of information pursuant to section 45A.02, paragraph (a), cooperates with a civil or criminal investigation of financial exploitation of an eligible adult, or testifies about alleged financial exploitation of an eligible adult in a judicial or administrative proceeding is immune from administrative, civil, or criminal liability that might otherwise arise from the disclosure or testimony or for failure to notify the customer of the disclosure or testimony.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 45A.03

  • Adult: means an individual 18 years of age or older. See Minnesota Statutes 645.451
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

(b) A financial services provider or an employee of a financial services provider who, in good faith, makes a disclosure of information pursuant to section 45A.02, paragraph (b), cooperates with a civil or criminal investigation of financial exploitation of an eligible adult, or testifies about alleged financial exploitation of an eligible adult in a judicial or administrative proceeding is immune from administrative, civil, or criminal liability that might otherwise arise from the disclosure or testimony or for failure to notify the customer of the disclosure or testimony.