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Current as of February 09, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 107. (1) An agency that purchases, possesses, or distributes an opioid antagonist under section 103 1 is immune from civil liability for injury, death, or damages arising out of the administration of that opioid antagonist to an individual under this act, if the conduct does not amount to gross negligence that is the proximate cause of the injury, death, or damages. As used in this subsection, “gross negligence” means that term as defined in section 7 of 1964 PA 170, MCL 691.1407.
(2) An employee or agent that possesses, administers, or fails to administer an opioid antagonist under section 105 2 is immune from civil liability for injury, death, or damages arising out of the administration or failure to administer that opioid antagonist to an individual under this act, if the conduct does not amount to willful or wanton misconduct that is the proximate cause of the injury, death, or damages.
(3) An agency that purchases, possesses, or distributes an opioid antagonist under section 103, and an employee or agent that possesses, administers, or fails to administer an opioid antagonist under section 105, is not subject to criminal prosecution for purchasing, possessing, or distributing an opioid antagonist under this act or for administering or failing to administer an opioid antagonist to an individual under this act.
(4)This section does not eliminate, limit, or reduce any other immunity or defense that may be available under the laws of this state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 15. Public Officers and Employees § 15.677 - last updated February 09, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-15-public-officers-and-employees/mi-comp-laws-15-677/
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