34-20A-100. First responder defined. For the purposes of §§34-20A-98 to 34-20A-103, inclusive, the term, first responder, includes: (1)A law enforcement officer as defined by subdivision 22-1-2(22); (2)A driver and attendant responding to an emergency call as part of an ambulance service licensed pursuant to chapter 34-11; and (3)A firefighter. Source: SL 2015, ch 179, §3.
34-20A-101. Training of first responders. Each first responder authorized to administer an opioid antagonist shall be trained in the symptoms of an opiate overdose; the protocols and procedures for administration of an opioid antagonist; the symptoms of adverse responses to an opioid antagonist, and protocols and procedures to stabilize the patient if an adverse response […]
34-20A-102. Promulgation of rules for training, possession, and administration of opioid antagonists. The Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, establishing: (1)The criteria for training a first responder to comply with the provisions of §34-20A-101; and (2)The requirements for a physician’s issuance of a standing order to a first […]
34-20A-103. Immunity from civil liability for injuries or death associated with administration of opioid antagonists. A physician who issues a standing order under the rules established pursuant to §34-20A-102, a first responder acting under a standing order who administers an opioid antagonist in good faith compliance with the protocols for administering an opioid antagonist, and […]
34-20A-104. Possession and administration of opioid antagonists by person close to person at risk of overdose. A person who is a family member, friend, or other close third party to a person at risk for an opioid-related drug overdose may be prescribed, possess, distribute, or administer an opioid antagonist that is prescribed, dispensed, or distributed […]
34-20A-105. Prescription for opioid antagonist. A licensed health care professional may, directly or by standing order, prescribe an opioid antagonist to a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose, or prescribe to a family member, friend, or other close third party person the health care practitioner reasonably believes to be in a position to […]
34-20A-106. Health care professional immunity from liability. A health care professional who is authorized to prescribe or dispense an opioid antagonist is not subject to any disciplinary action or civil or criminal liability for the prescribing or dispensing of an opioid antagonist to a person whom the health care professional reasonably believes may be in […]
34-20A-107. Prescription deemed issued for legitimate medical purpose. For the purpose of §§34-20A-104 to 34-20A-108, inclusive, any prescription issued pursuant to §§34-20A-104 to 34-20A-108, inclusive, is deemed to be issued for a legitimate medical purpose in the usual course of professional practice. Source: SL 2016, ch 174, §4.
34-20A-108. Duty or standard of care regarding opioid antagonists unaffected. The provisions of §§34-20A-104 to 34-20A-108, inclusive, do not establish a duty or standard of care with respect to the decision of whether to prescribe, dispense, or administer an opioid antagonist. Source: SL 2016, ch 174, §5.
34-20A-109. Definitions related to reporting person in need of emergency assistance for drug-related overdose. Terms used in §§34-20A-110 to 34-20A-113, inclusive, mean: (1)”Drug-related overdose,” an acute condition, including mania, hysteria, extreme physical illness, coma, or death resulting from the consumption or use of a controlled substance, or another substance with which a controlled substance was […]
34-20A-110. Immunity from arrest or prosecution for reporting person in need of emergency medical assistance for drug-related overdose. No person may be arrested or prosecuted for any misdemeanor or felony offense of possession, inhalation, ingestion, or otherwise taking into the body any controlled drug or substance if that person contacts any law enforcement or emergency […]
34-20A-111. Immunity from arrest or prosecution for reporting one’s own need for emergency medical assistance for drug-related overdose. A person who experiences a drug-related overdose and is in need of medical assistance may not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for any misdemeanor or felony offense of possession, inhalation, ingestion, or otherwise taking into the body […]
34-20A-112. Providing first aid or other medical assistance as mitigating factor–Limitations on immunity. Providing first aid or other medical assistance to someone who is experiencing a drug-related overdose may be used as a mitigating factor in a criminal prosecution for which immunity is not provided under §§34-20A-109 to 34-20A-113, inclusive. Nothing in §§34-20A-109 to 34-20A-113, […]
34-20A-113. One-time immunity. Any person seeking medical assistance or who reports a person is in need of medical assistance shall only qualify once for immunity under §§34-20A-109 to 34-20A-112, inclusive. Source: SL 2017, ch 154, §5.
34-20A-18. Solicitation and acceptance of gifts, grants and services. The division may solicit and accept for use any gift of money or property made by will or otherwise, and any grant of money, services, or property from the federal government, the state, or any political subdivision thereof or any private source, and may do all […]
34-20A-2. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Accredited prevention or treatment facility,” a private or public agency meeting the standards prescribed in §34-20A-27 or a private or public agency or facility surveyed and accredited by the Joint Commission; an Indian Health Service’s quality assurance review under the Indian Health Service Manual, Professional […]
34-20A-2.1. Accredited facility deemed approved. An accredited prevention or treatment facility as defined in §34-20A-2 is deemed to be approved by the state for purposes of §58-18-7.1. Source: SL 1985, ch 278, §58; SL 1989, ch 292, §3.
34-20A-27. Standards for accredited prevention or treatment facilities–Fees. The division shall establish reasonable standards and requirements for accredited prevention or treatment facilities. The division may fix the fees to be charged by the division for the required inspections. The division may adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, in regard to the following standards and requirements: […]
34-20A-34. Real property acquisition and provision of facilities. The division may acquire, hold, or dispose of real property or any interest in real property, and construct, lease, or otherwise provide facilities for the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse and facilities for the treatment of those persons suffering from alcohol and drug abuse and for […]
34-20A-40. Procedure for standards, rules, and regulations. The division in the adoption of standards and in the promulgation of other rules and regulations shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 1-26. Source: SL 1974, ch 240, §18.
