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Limited Exemption from Professional Misconduct

On June 22, 2016, Part A of Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2016 was enacted to amend the Education Law by adding a new section 6509-d, which provides a limited exemption from professional misconduct to any person who is licensed under Title VIII of the Education Law and who would otherwise be prohibited from prescribing or administering drugs, to administer an opioid antagonist, such as Naloxone (Narcan), in the event of an emergency.