‘Sec. 2. 17-A MRSA §1111, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that:
A. The evidence of possession was obtained as a result of the person's seeking, in good faith, medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose; or
B. The evidence of possession was obtained as a result of the person's seeking or obtaining medical assistance for a drug-related overdose the person is experiencing.
The assertion of an affirmative defense under this subsection is not grounds for suppression of evidence with respect to any crime.
Sec. 3. 17-A MRSA §1111-A, sub-§11 is enacted to read:
11. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that:
A. The evidence of possession or use was obtained as a result of the person's seeking, in good faith, medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose; or
B. The evidence of possession or use was obtained as a result of the person's seeking or obtaining medical assistance for a drug-related overdose the person is experiencing.
The assertion of an affirmative defense under this subsection is not grounds for suppression of evidence with respect to any crime.’