Subdivision 1. Definitions; opiate antagonist. For purposes of this section, "opiate antagonist" means naloxone hydrochloride or any similarly acting drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of a drug overdose.
Subd. 2. Authority to possess and administer opiate antagonists; release from liability. (a) A person who is not a health care professional may possess or administer an opiate antagonist that is prescribed, dispensed, or distributed by a licensed health care professional pursuant to subdivision 3.
(b) A person who is not a health care professional who acts in good faith in administering an opiate antagonist to another person whom the person believes in good faith to be suffering a drug overdose is immune from criminal prosecution for the act and is not liable for any civil damages for acts or omissions resulting from the act.
Subd. 3. Health care professionals; release from liability. A licensed health care professional who is permitted by law to prescribe an opiate antagonist, if acting in good faith, may directly or by standing order prescribe, dispense, distribute, or administer an opiate antagonist to a person without being subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution for the act. This immunity applies even when the opiate antagonist is eventually administered in either or both of the following instances: (1) by someone other than the person to whom it is prescribed; or (2) to someone other than the person to whom it is prescribed.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 604 - 605 — Civil Actions
Chapter 604A — Civil Liability Limitations
Section 604A.01 — Good Samaritan Law.
Section 604A.015 — School Bus Driver Immunity From Liability.
Section 604A.02 — Aid To Shooting Victim.
Section 604A.03 — Hazardous Materials Response Incident Aid.
Section 604A.04 — Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention.
Section 604A.05 — Good Samaritan Overdose Medical Assistance.
Section 604A.06 — Aid To Sexual Assault Victims.
Section 604A.10 — Liability Of Food Donors.
Section 604A.12 — Livestock Activities; Immunity From Liability.
Section 604A.13 — Miscellaneous Volunteer And Charitable Activities.
Section 604A.21 — Recreational Land Use; Definitions.
Section 604A.22 — Owner's Duty Of Care Or Duty To Give Warnings.
Section 604A.23 — Owner's Liability.
Section 604A.24 — Liability; Leased Land, Water-filled Mine Pits; Municipal Power Agency Land.
Section 604A.25 — Owner's Liability; Not Limited.
Section 604A.26 — Land User's Liability.
Section 604A.27 — Dedication; Easement.
Section 604A.30 — Breath Alcohol Testing Device In Liquor Establishments.
Section 604A.301 — Limited Liability For Certain Nonprofit Treatment Facilities.
Section 604A.31 — Miscellaneous Public Benefit Or Function.
Section 604A.32 — Alternative Dispute Resolution Immunity.
Section 604A.33 — Reference Checks By Certain Health Care Providers And Facilities.