SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 94C is hereby amended by inserting at the end of the definition of "Drug paraphernalia" the following sentence:-
The term “drug paraphernalia” shall not include fentanyl test strips or any testing equipment or devices solely used, intended for use, or designed to be used to determine whether a substance contains fentanyl or its analogues.
SECTION 2. Said chapter 94 is hereby further amended by inserting after section 19D the following section:-
Section 19E. Any person who, in good faith provides, administers or utilizes fentanyl test strips or any testing equipment or devices solely used, intended for use, or designed to be used to determine whether a substance contains fentanyl or its analogues shall not, as a result of the person’s acts or omissions, be subject to any criminal or civil liability or any professional disciplinary action; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to acts of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
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