Section 21-28.9-1. – Short title.
§ 21-28.9-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as “The Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Act of 2016.” History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 1, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 2, § 1.
Section 21-28.9-2. – Definition.
§ 21-28.9-2. Definition. “Opioid antagonist” means a drug which is a competitive antagonist that binds to the opioid receptors with higher affinity than agonists but does not activate the receptors, effectively blocking the receptor, preventing the human body from making use of opiates and endorphins. History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 1, § 1; P.L. 2016, […]
Section 21-28.9-3. – Authority to administer opioid antagonists — Release from liability.
§ 21-28.9-3. Authority to administer opioid antagonists — Release from liability. (a) A person may administer an opioid antagonist to another person if: (1) They, in good faith, believe the other person is experiencing a drug overdose; and (2) They act with reasonable care in administering the drug to the other person. (b) Any person, […]
Section 21-28.9-3.1. – Narcotic testing product.
§ 21-28.9-3.1. Narcotic testing product. (a) Any person may provide, administer, or utilize a narcotic testing product to assist another person in determining whether a narcotic or substance contains chemicals, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds. Narcotic testing products shall include, but not be limited to, fentanyl test strips. (b) A person who provides, administers, or […]
Section 21-28.9-4. – Emergency overdose care — Immunity from legal repercussions.
§ 21-28.9-4. Emergency overdose care — Immunity from legal repercussions. (a) Any person who, in good faith, without malice and in the absence of evidence of an intent to defraud, seeks medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose or other drug- or alcohol-related medical emergency shall not be charged or prosecuted for […]
Section 21-28.9-5. – Law enforcement reports.
§ 21-28.9-5. Law enforcement reports. In the first week of January, 2017, and each year thereafter, the attorney general shall, in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies and the state police, submit to the general assembly a report summarizing the impact of this chapter on law enforcement. The report shall include any incidents in which […]