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Opioid Crisis: North Dakota Law

Opioid Epidemic in the United States

North Dakota Law

Overdose Prevention & Immunity

  • The Good Samaritan law was passed to encourage friends, family members, and bystanders to call 911 in the event of an overdose.
  • The Law provides protection from prosecution for the individual experiencing drug-related overdose and those seeking emergency medical assistance.

In order to be immune from prosecution you need to:

  1. Call 911
  2. Remain onsite until assistance arrives
  3. Cooperate with law enforcement and emergency medical service personnel

North Dakota Century Code 19-03.1-23.4

Immunity from Liability

According to ND Law, any individual (family, friends, community member, etc.) is protected from civil or criminal liability for giving naloxone for a suspected opioid overdose.

North Dakota Century Code 23-01-42

Good Samaritan Law PSA

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