§ 29.95. Immunity from liability.
Under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6318 (relating to immunity from liability) a podiatrist who participates in good faith in the making of a report, cooperating with an investigation, testifying in a proceeding arising out of an instance of suspected child abuse or the taking of photographs shall have immunity from civil and criminal liability that might result by reason of the podiatrist’s actions. For the purpose of a civil or criminal proceeding, the good faith of the podiatrist shall be presumed. The Board will uphold the same good faith presumption in any disciplinary proceeding that might result by reason of a podiatrist’s actions in participating in good faith in the making of a report, cooperating with an investigation, testifying in a proceeding arising out of an instance of suspected child abuse or the taking of photographs.
Authority The provisions of this § 29.95 issued under the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(2); and section 15 of the Podiatry Practice Act (63 P. S. § 42.15).
Source The provisions of this § 29.95 adopted November 8, 1996, effective November 9, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 5405.
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 29.91 (relating to definitions relating to child abuse reporting requirements).
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