(a) The board may sue and be sued in its own name to recover actual or compensatory damages, including interest and court costs, sustained as the result of disciplinary action taken against any licensee or any other person who violates this chapter or rules promulgated hereunder.

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Terms Used In Alabama Code 34-8B-9

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(b) All members of the board shall be immune from civil liability while acting within the scope of their duties as board members.