N.J. Stat. § 45:9-19.11: Immunity from liability

A member of the State Board of Medical Examiners or the Medical Practitioner Review Panel, the medical director to the State Board of Medical Examiners, the Attorney General, any medical consultant to the board or review panel and any employee of the board or review panel shall not be liable in any action for damages to any person for any action taken or recommendation made by him within the scope of his function as a member, consultant or employee, if the action or recommendation was taken or made without malice. The Attorney General shall defend the person in any civil suit and the State shall provide indemnification for any damages awarded.

L.1989, c.300, s.11.