Maryland Laws

Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws

Question:

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

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
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  • citation 2: see full citation
    (a) An individual who administers naloxone to an individual who is or in good faith is believed to be experiencing an opioid overdose shall have immunity from liability under §§ 5–603 and 5–629 of the courts article. see full law