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2017 Maryland Code
Health - General
Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 31 - Overdose Response Program.
§ 13-3103. Powers and duties of Department.
Universal Citation: MD Health-Gen Code § 13-3103 (2017)
- (a) Regulations. -- The Department shall adopt regulations necessary for the administration of the Program.
- (b) Powers of Department. -- The Department may:
- (1) Collect fees necessary for the administration of the Program;
- (2) Authorize private or public entities to conduct education and training on opioid overdose recognition and response that include:
- (i) Education on recognizing the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose;
- (ii) Training on responding to an opioid overdose, including the administration of naloxone; and
- (iii) Access to naloxone and the necessary supplies for the administration of the naloxone;
- (3) Develop guidance regarding the content of educational training programs conducted by private or public entities; and
- (4) Collect and report data on the operation and results of the programs.
- (c) Dispensing naxalone to individuals; training not required. -- An individual is not required to obtain training and education on opioid overdose recognition and response from a private or public entity under subsection (b) of this section in order for a pharmacist to dispense naloxone to the individual.
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