Arkansas Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Is a layperson immune from criminal liability when administering naloxone?

Answer:

Yes

This answer is derived from 2 section of law

Citation:

citation 1: see full citation

(c) The following individuals are immune from civil liability, criminal liability, or professional sanctions for administering, prescribing, or dispensing an opioid antagonist under this section: see full law
citation 2: see full citation

(3) A person other than a healthcare professional who administers an opioid antagonist under subsection (b) of this section. see full law

since 2015-07-22
verified through 2022-01-01
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