50-32-607. Authorization for possession and administration of opioid antagonist -- reporting

MT Code § 50-32-607 (2019) (N/A)
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50-32-607. Authorization for possession and administration of opioid antagonist -- reporting. (1) An eligible recipient to whom an opioid antagonist is prescribed, dispensed, or distributed pursuant to 50-32-604 through 50-32-606 and who has received the instruction and information provided for in 50-32-606 may do any of the following:

(a) possess and store the opioid antagonist. The storage of an opioid antagonist is not subject to pharmacy practice laws or other requirements that apply to the storage of drugs or medications.

(b) in good faith, administer or direct another person to administer the opioid antagonist to a person who is experiencing an actual or reasonably perceived opioid-related drug overdose; or

(c) distribute the opioid antagonist to a person who is an eligible recipient under 50-32-603(5)(a) or (5)(b).

(2) An eligible recipient to whom an opioid antagonist is dispensed pursuant to 50-32-604 through 50-32-606 shall report, if required by the department, information regarding the dispensing, distribution, and administration of the opioid antagonist.

History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 253, L. 2017.