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Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Title 31. HEALTH · Chapter 33. HEALTH RECORDS

31-33-5. Immunity from liability for releasing information.

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  1. Any provider releasing information in good faith pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall not be civilly or criminally liable to the patient, guardian, parent, or any other person for such release.

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History

Code 1981, § 31-32-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1680, § 1; Code 1981, § 31-33-5, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 31.

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