2A:62A-3 - Treatment by medical personnel for dependency upon or illegal use of controlled dangerous substances or use of intoxicating vapor releasing chemical; immunity from liability - New Jersey Statutes

2A:62A-3.  Treatment by medical personnel for dependency upon or illegal use  of controlled dangerous substances or use of intoxicating vapor releasing chemical;  immunity from liability
    Any fully licensed doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy, or registered  nurse, and any resident or intern on the staff of a hospital, whether or not  fully licensed, who in good faith treats or renders care to a person in an  attempt to cure such person's dependency upon controlled dangerous substances  as defined in P.L.1970, chapter 226, section 2 (C. 24:24-2) or to curtail such  person's illegal use of controlled dangerous substances, or any chemical or  chemical compound which releases vapor or fumes causing a condition of  intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefication, or dulling of the brain  or nervous system, including but not limited to glue containing a solvent  having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes, as defined in P.L.1965  chapter 41, section 1 (C. 2A:170-25.9) shall not be liable for any civil  damages as a result of any of his acts or omissions in rendering such care,  provided the skill and care given is that ordinarily required and exercised by  others in the profession. The grant of immunity provided for herein shall also  extend to the administrative personnel including all members of the medical  staff and board of directors of hospitals and clinics treating such persons.

     L.1971, c. 414, s. 1, eff. Jan. 20, 1972.