Liability insurance for certain employees

The Department of Health is authorized to purchase or provide, from funds available for the operation of the Department, liability insurance for the State Board of Health, the Commissioner of Health, and such other employees of the Department as may be designated by the Board. The insurance coverage shall protect such persons from personal civil liability for errors and omissions resulting from the discharge of their official duties. This section shall in no way be construed as waiving the governmental immunity of the state.