HCC §6-42

Protection for bars that give naloxone

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗

This section protects bar workers and owners who give naloxone to someone who seems to be overdosing on opioids. If they act in good faith, they cannot be sued or charged with a crime for any harm that happens. This protection follows state law.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Liability protection

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Any employee or owner of a bar who, in good faith, administers naloxone to an individual experiencing an apparent opioid overdose is immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for any resulting injury, death, or damage, as provided under section 663-1.5 of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. (2025, ord 25-68, sec 2.) 6-42 6-7 SUPP. 19 (1-2026)

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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