11-51-1003. Governmental disclosures - immunity

11-51-1003. Governmental disclosures - immunity. (1) If a qualified individual, while acting within the scope of employment, reasonably believes that financial exploitation of an eligible adult may have occurred, may have been attempted, or may be or is being attempted, the broker-dealer or investment adviser shall promptly notify the commissioner of securities appointed pursuant to section 11-51-701. The securities commissioner shall forward a copy of the report within one business day to local law enforcement and to the county department of human or social services handling adult protective services.

(2) A qualified individual who, in good faith and exercising reasonable care, makes a disclosure of information pursuant to 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.