Colorado Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Do dispensers have immunity from criminal prosecution for prescribing, dispensing or distributing naloxone to a layperson?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 3 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (3)(a) An individual who is licensed by the state under title 12, and is permitted by section 12–30-110 or by other applicable law to prescribe or dispense an opiate antagonist is immune from criminal prosecution for: see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (3) A pharmacist may prescribe and dispense an opiate antagonist in accordance with section 12-30-110. see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    (4)(a) A prescriber who prescribes or dispenses an opiate antagonist in accordance with this section is not subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution, as specified in sections 13–21–108.7(4) and 18–1–712(3), respectively. see full law