Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law protects people assisting in an emergency overdose situation from arrest and prosecution for certain crimes.
The purpose of the law is to encourage any person who observes a medical emergency caused by the ingestion or use of alcohol or other drugs to seek medical assistance without fear of arrest or prosecution for:
- Possessing or using a controlled dangerous substance
- Possessing or using drug paraphernalia
- Providing alcohol to minors
Download a Good Samaritan Law Fact Sheet.
