Immunity for seeking medical assistance

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  1. (a) A person shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 5-64-419 if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of the possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 5-64-419 resulted solely from seeking medical assistance if:

    1. (1) The person in good faith seeks medical assistance for another person who is experiencing a drug overdose; or

    2. (2) The person is experiencing a drug overdose and in good faith seeks medical assistance for himself or herself.

  2. (b) A person shall not be subject to penalties for a violation of a permanent or temporary protective order or restraining order or sanctions for a violation of a condition of pretrial release, condition of probation, or condition of parole based on the possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 5-64-419 if the penalties or sanctions are related to the seeking of medical assistance.


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