Complaints and testimony to be privileged; immunity of certain persons from suit.

Complaints submitted to the board or testimony with respect thereto shall be absolutely privileged and no lawsuit predicated thereon may be instituted. Members of the board and their staffs, and any member of a grievance committee authorized by the board to investigate a complaint filed pursuant to this article shall be immune from suit for any conduct in the course of their official duties.

(Acts 1986, No. 86-500, p. 956, §21.)