Iowa Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

Is a layperson immune from civil liability when administering naloxone?

Answer:

Yes

This answer is derived from 1 section of law

Citation:

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3. A person in a position to assist or a prescriber of an opioid antagonist who has acted reasonably and in good faith shall not be liable for any injury arising from the provision, administration, or assistance in the administration of an opioid antagonist as provided in this section. see full law

since 2016-05-27
verified through 2022-01-01
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