§ 63-1-2215. Willful interference with official duties - Retaliation or reprisal for filing complaint - Penalty.
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A. No person shall willfully interfere with a representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman in the performance of official duties.
B. No person shall engage in retaliation or reprisal against any resident or employee of a long-term care facility or other entity for having filed a complaint with or provided information to the Office.
C. Any person convicted of violating any provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.