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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person acting in good faith who seeks medical assistance for any person experiencing a drug-related medical emergency shall not be charged or prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance pursuant to section 37-2732(c) or (e), Idaho Code, for using or being under the influence of a controlled substance pursuant to section 37-2732C(a), Idaho Code, or for using or possessing with intent to use drug paraphernalia pursuant to section 37-2734A(1), Idaho Code, if the evidence for the charge of possession of or using or being under the influence of a controlled substance or using or possessing drug paraphernalia was obtained as a result of the person seeking medical assistance.
(2) A person who experiences a drug-related medical emergency and is in need of medical assistance shall not be charged or prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance pursuant to section 37-2732(c) or (e), Idaho Code, for using or being under the influence of a controlled substance pursuant to section 37-2732C(a), Idaho Code, or for using or possessing with intent to use drug paraphernalia pursuant to section 37-2734A(1), Idaho Code, if the evidence for the charge of possession of or using or being under the influence of a controlled substance or using or possessing drug paraphernalia was obtained as a result of the medical emergency and the need for medical assistance.
(3) The protections in this section from prosecution shall not be grounds for suppression of evidence in other criminal charges.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Idaho Statutes Title 37. Food, Drugs, and Oil § 37-2739C. Medical assistance--Drug-related overdose--Prosecution for possession - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/id/title-37-food-drugs-and-oil/id-st-sect-37-2739c/
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