13-21-108.8. Persons furnishing a non-laboratory synthetic opiate detection test - limited immunity - definition.

Statute text

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person who or entity that acts in good faith to furnish a non-laboratory synthetic opiate detection test, including an expired non-laboratory synthetic opiate detection test, to another person is not liable for any civil damages for acts, omissions made as a result of the act, or for any act or omission made if the non-laboratory synthetic opiate detection test is stolen, defective, or produces an inaccurate result.

(2) A manufacturer, as defined in section 13-21-401 (1), of non-laboratory synthetic opiate detection tests is not immune from liability as described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) For purposes of this section, "non-laboratory synthetic opiate detection test" means a product that is intended or designed to detect the presence of a synthetic opiate.

History

Source: L. 2022: Entire section added, (HB 22-1326), ch. 225, p. 1641, 14, effective July 1.

Annotations

Cross references: For the legislative declaration in HB 22-1326 stating the purpose of, and the provision directing legislative staff agencies to conduct, a post-enactment review pursuant to 2-2-1201 scheduled in 2024, 2025, and 2027, see sections 1 and 55 of chapter 225, Session Laws of Colorado 2022. To obtain a copy of the review, once completed, go to "Legislative Resources and Requirements" on the Colorado General Assembly's website.