Georgia Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Are laypeople required to act with reasonable care?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 3 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (e) The following individuals shall be immune from any civil liability, criminal responsibility, or professional licensing sanctions for the following actions authorized by this Code section: see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (4) Any person acting in good faith, other than a practitioner, who administers an opioid antagonist pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section. see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    (d) A person acting in good faith and with reasonable care to another person whom he or she believes to be experiencing an opioid related overdose may administer an opioid antagonist that was prescribed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section in accordance with the protocol specified by the practitioner or pursuant to Code Section 31–1–10. see full law