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NM Stat. Ann. 24-23-1(H)
Liability: Use of Opioid Antagonist
An individual, who, in good faith, dispenses, distributes, or administers an opioid antagonist to a person believed to be experiencing a drug overdose, will not be held legally responsible or professionally disciplined. They can be held legally responsible or professionally disciplined if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm.
Authority to possess, store, distribute, dispense, prescribe and administer opioid antagonists; release from liability; rulemaking
H. A person who possesses or who administers, dispenses or distributes an opioid antagonist to another person pursuant to this section shall not be subject to civil liability, criminal prosecution or professional disciplinary action as a result of the possession, administration, distribution or dispensing of the opioid antagonist; provided that actions are taken with reasonable care and without willful, wanton or reckless behavior.