46-472. Disclosures; immunity; third-party disclosures
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A. Notwithstanding section 46-454, if a qualified individual reasonably believes that financial exploitation of an eligible adult may have occurred, may have been attempted or is being attempted, the qualified individual may notify adult protective services and the corporation commission.
B. A qualified individual who in good faith and exercising reasonable care makes a disclosure of information pursuant to subsection A of this section is immune from administrative or civil liability that might otherwise arise from the disclosure or for any failure to notify the customer of the disclosure.
C. If a qualified individual reasonably believes that financial exploitation of an eligible adult may have occurred, may have been attempted or is being attempted, a qualified individual may notify any third party previously designated by or reasonably associated with the eligible adult. A qualified individual may not notify any designated third party that is suspected of financial exploitation or other abuse of the eligible adult.
D. A qualified individual who in good faith and exercising reasonable care makes a disclosure pursuant to subsection C of this section is immune from any administrative or civil liability that might otherwise arise from the disclosure.