North Carolina S346 provides limited immunity for individuals seeking or assisting in seeking medical help for drug and alcohol-related overdoses.
North Carolina S346, also known as the Good Samaritan Law, grants limited immunity from prosecution and civil liability for individuals who seek or assist in seeking medical help for drug and alcohol-related overdoses. This immunity applies if the person acted in good faith, reasonably believed they were the first to call for assistance, and provided their name to emergency services or law enforcement. The immunity extends to both the person seeking help and the individual experiencing the overdose.
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