Employees of the community services agencies shall be considered 'state employees' for purposes of § 9-8-307. Designated volunteers providing services under this part shall also be considered 'state employees' for purposes of § 9-8-307; provided, that designated volunteers who are medical professionals providing direct health care pursuant to this part shall be considered 'state employees' solely for the category of 'professional liability' pursuant to § 9-8-307.Acts 1989, ch. 567, § 15; 1993, ch. 530, § 2; T.C.A., § 68-2-1115; Acts 1996, ch. 1079, § 149; 2012, ch. 798, § 16.
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