§ 23-12.10-4 — § 23-12.10-4. Liability protections. [Expires March 1, 2028.]

Rhode Island § 23-12.10-4

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 23: Health and Safety
• Ch. 23-12.10: Harm Reduction Center Advisory Committee and Program [Expires March 1, 2028.]

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§ 23-12.10-4. Liability protections. [Expires March 1, 2028.]

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a person or entity, including, but not limited to, property owners, managers, employees, volunteers, clients or participants, and state, city, or town government employees acting in the course and scope of employment, shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted pursuant to § 21-28-4.01(c)(1), § 21-28-4.06, § 21-28-4.08, § 21-28-5.06, or § 21-28.5-2, including for attempting, aiding and abetting, or conspiracy to commit a violation of any of those sections; nor have their property subject to forfeiture; nor be subject to any civil or administrative penalty, including, but not limited to, disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, credentialing restrictions, contractual or civil liability, or medical staff or other employment action; nor be denied any right or privilege for actions, conduct, or omissions relating to the approval or operation of a harm reduction center in compliance with this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.

Legislative History

P.L. 2021, ch. 185, § 1, effective March 1, 2022; P.L. 2021, ch. 324, § 1, effective March 1, 2022.