1. (a)

   1. (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
   2. (2) “Chiropractor” has the meaning stated in § 3-101 of the Health Occupations Article.
   3. (3) “License” has the meaning stated in § 3-101 of the Health Occupations Article.
   4. (4) “Licensed chiropractor” has the meaning stated in § 3-101 of the Health Occupations Article.

2. (b) A licensed chiropractor is not civilly liable for reviewing the fees or charges for services of another licensed chiropractor in this or any other state if:

   1. (1) The records are received by the chiropractor from an insurance company solely for the purpose of evaluating whether excessive treatment or service was furnished; and

   2. (2) The chiropractor acts:

      1. (i) In good faith; and
      2. (ii) Within the scope of the chiropractor's license.

Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-381 by Acts 1990, c. 546, § 3. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-636 by Acts 1997, c. 14, § 9, eff. April 8, 1997.