                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

USE OF CONSULTANTS IN INVESTIGATIONS (§ 54.1-4423)

A. The Board may develop a roster of consultants and may contract with
consultants to assist the Board in investigating and evaluating violations of
the provisions of this chapter and regulations promulgated by the Board and to
provide expert testimony as necessary in any subsequent administrative hearing
or court proceeding. The consultants&#8217; compensation shall be determined and
paid by the Board.

B. Any consultant under contract with the Board shall have immunity from civil
liability resulting from any communication, finding, opinion, or conclusion made
in the course of his duties unless the person acted in bad faith or with
malicious intent.

HISTORY: 2003, c. 291; 2007, c. 804.