Michigan § 15.677 - Immunity from civil liability or criminal prosecution.
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§ 15.677. Immunity from civil liability or criminal prosecution.
(1) An agency that purchases or otherwise obtains, possesses, or distributes an opioid antagonist under section 103 or 106 is immune from civil liability for injury, death, or damages arising out of the administration or distribution 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 or distributes an opioid antagonist under section 106 is immune from civil liability for injury, death, or damages arising out of the distribution or administration of 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 or otherwise obtains, possesses, or distributes an opioid antagonist under section 103 or 106, and an employee or agent that possesses, administers, or fails to administer an opioid antagonist under section 105 or distributes an opioid antagonist under section 106, is not subject to criminal prosecution for purchasing or otherwise obtaining, 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.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 15.677 cover?
Section 15.677 ("Immunity from civil liability or criminal prosecution.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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