Calling for help for a friend

Code

CA AB 1999

This bill grants "limited immunity from criminal prosecution for any person under the age of 21 years who is subject to prosecution ... where the person under the age of 21 years called 911 and reported that either himself or herself or another person was in need of medical assistance due to alcohol consumption and conformed to other specified requirements."

Consequence

You are protected from consequences under these circumstances.

Takeaway

Always call if you are concerned. You could save someone's life.

A similar protocol exists on campus. See Aggies Act.

Link

Aggies Act

You Belong Here

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