(a) If acting in good faith, a public official, or a certified public accountant or firm, makes a report, as required by § 8-4-503, the person or firm shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action that is based solely upon: (1) The person's or firm's decision to report what the person or firm believed to be unlawful conduct;(2) The person's or firm's belief that reporting the unlawful conduct was required by law or by contract; or(3) The fact that a report of unlawful conduct was made.(b) No immunity conferred pursuant to subsection (a) shall attach if the person or firm reporting the unlawful conduct:(1) Participated in or benefited from the unlawful conduct; or(2) Knowingly provides false information pursuant to this part.Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 540, s 3, eff. 3/5/2018. Acts 2007 , ch. 206, § 5.
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