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2020 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 13 - Emergency Medical Services
Subchapter 17 - Joshua Ashley-Pauley Act
§ 20-13-1704. Immunity for seeking medical assistance

Universal Citation:
AR Code § 20-13-1704 (2020)
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  1. (a) A person shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 5-64-419 if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of the possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 5-64-419 resulted solely from seeking medical assistance if:

    1. (1) The person in good faith seeks medical assistance for another person who is experiencing a drug overdose; or

    2. (2) The person is experiencing a drug overdose and in good faith seeks medical assistance for himself or herself.

  2. (b) A person shall not be subject to penalties for a violation of a permanent or temporary protective order or restraining order or sanctions for a violation of a condition of pretrial release, condition of probation, or condition of parole based on the possession of a controlled substance in violation of § 5-64-419 if the penalties or sanctions are related to the seeking of medical assistance.

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