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Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

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

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: 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
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (4)   (a) Licensed prescribers and dispensers. (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 not liable for any civil damages resulting from: see full law
since 2013-05-10
verified through 2022-01-01
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