Under what condition is a person exempt from liability when providing documents to the board?

The condition under which a person is exempt from liability when providing documents to the board is when those documents are provided to the board itself. This exemption typically arises from the understanding that communications and submissions made in the context of regulatory or disciplinary proceedings are intended to aid the board in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities.

When documents are submitted to the board, they are often treated with a level of privilege that protects the provider from legal repercussions, provided that the submission was made in good faith and within the scope of the board's authority. This encourages transparency and cooperation, allowing the board to effectively perform its duties in overseeing the chiropractic profession.

In contrast, the other options do not universally grant this protection. Confidential documents may still require certain considerations or limitations before disclosure. Voluntary submissions could expose the person to liability depending on the circumstances of the disclosure. Providing documents to a lawyer, while potentially offering some legal protections, does not inherently create a blanket exemption from liability in the same way that direct communications with the board do in the context of their official functions.