Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 24 - Health and Safety. > Article 23 - Administration of Opioid Antagonists, 24-23-1 through 24-23-2. > Section 24-23-1 - Authority to administer opioid antagonists; release from liability.

Section 24-23-1 - Authority to administer opioid antagonists; release from liability.

24-23-1. Authority to administer opioid antagonists; release from liability.

A.     A person authorized under federal, state or local government regulations, other than a licensed health care professional permitted by law to administer an opioid antagonist, may administer an opioid antagonist to another person if:   

(1)     he, in good faith, believes the other person is experiencing a drug overdose; and   

(2)     he acts with reasonable care in administering the drug to the other person.   

B.     A person who administers an opioid antagonist to another person pursuant to Subsection A of this section shall not be subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution as a result of the administration of the drug.