(a) The Department shall adopt regulations necessary for the administration of the Program.
(b) The Department may:
(1) Collect fees necessary for the administration of the Program;
(2) Authorize private or public entities to conduct education and training on opioid overdose recognition and response that include:
(i) Education on recognizing the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose;
(ii) Training on responding to an opioid overdose, including the administration of naloxone; and
(iii) Access to naloxone and the necessary supplies for the administration of the naloxone;
(3) Develop guidance regarding the content of educational training programs conducted by private or public entities; and
(4) Collect and report data on the operation and results of the programs.
(c) An individual is not required to obtain training and education on opioid overdose recognition and response from a private or public entity under subsection (b) of this section in order for a pharmacist to dispense naloxone to the individual.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 31 - Overdose Response Program
Section 13-3103 - Powers and Duties of Department
Section 13-3104 - Written Agreements to Establish Dispensing Protocols
Section 13-3105 - Naloxone Prescription -- Possession and Use by Individuals
Section 13-3106 - Prescribing and Dispensing Naloxone
Section 13-3107 - Immunity -- Not Deemed to Be Practicing Medicine, Registered Nursing, or Pharmacy
Section 13-3108 - Immunity -- Individuals and Medical Providers