[§ 329E-2] Immunity.

242 words·~1 min read·/hi/329e-2

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

(a)Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a health care professional otherwise authorized to prescribe an opioid antagonist may, directly or by standing order, prescribe, dispense, and distribute an opioid antagonist to:

(1)An individual at risk of experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose;

(2)Another person in a position to assist an individual at risk of experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose; or

(3)A harm reduction organization.

Any such prescribing, dispensing, or distributing of an opioid antagonist pursuant to this chapter shall be regarded as being for a legitimate medical purpose in the usual course of professional practice.

(b)A health care professional or pharmacist who, acting in good faith and with reasonable care, prescribes, dispenses, or distributes an opioid antagonist pursuant to this chapter shall not be subject to any criminal or civil liability or any professional disciplinary action for:

(1)Prescribing, dispensing, or distributing the opioid antagonist; and

(2)Any outcomes resulting from the eventual administration of the opioid antagonist.

(c)Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, any person may lawfully possess an opioid antagonist.

(d)A person who, acting in good faith and with reasonable care, administers an opioid antagonist to another person whom the person believes to be suffering an opioid-related drug overdose shall be immune from criminal prosecution, sanction under any professional licensing law, and civil liability for acts or omissions resulting from the administration. [L 2016, c 68, pt of §2]