Georgia 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

(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

since 2014-04-24
verified through 2022-01-01
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