HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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(ii) Shall contain as much information as
the reporter is able to provide.

(c)  (1) The law enforcement agency shall:

(i) Investigate thoroughly each report of
an alleged abuse; and

(ii) Attempt to insure the protection of
the alleged victim.

(2) The investigation shall include:

(i) A determination of the nature, extent,
and cause of the abuse;

(ii) The identity of the alleged abuser;
and

(iii) Any other pertinent fact or matter.

(d)  As soon as possible, but no later than 10 working
days after the completion of the investigation, the law
enforcement agency shall submit a written report of its
findings to the State's attorney and the administrative head
of the facility.

(e)   [Except for the abuser, a] (1) A person who acts
in good faith is not civilly liable for:

[(1)] (I) Making a report under this section;

[(2)] (II) Participating in an investigation
arising out of a report under this section; or

[(3)] (III) Participating in a judicial
proceeding arising out of a report under this section.

(2) THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT GRANT ANY IMMUNITY
FOR AN ABUSER WHO MAKES A REPORT OR PARTICIPATES IN THE
INVESTIGATION OR PROCEEDING.

10-704.

(a) (1) In this section, "abuse" means cruel or
inhumane treatment that causes:

(i) Any physical injury; or

(ii) Any of the following kinds of sexual
abuse:

1. A sexual act, as defined in
Article 27, § 461(e) of the Code.