# Alaska Stat. § 13.55.040: Effect of this chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.55_S13.55.040

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 13.55.040
- **Heading:** Effect of this chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13.55 / Section 13.55.040

## Text

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to (1) alter an advance health care directive under AS 13.52 (Health Care Decisions Act);

(2) limit the prescribing, dispensing, or administering of an opioid overdose drug;

(3) limit an authorized health care provider or pharmacist from prescribing, dispensing, or administering an opioid for the treatment of substance abuse or opioid dependence.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 13.55.010 Nonopioid directive; revocation; other requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.55_S13.55.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.55.020 Obligations of health care providers and hospitals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.55_S13.55.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.55.030 Prescriptions presumed valid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.55_S13.55.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.55.040 Effect of this chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.55_S13.55.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.55.100 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.55_S13.55.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.55.110 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.55_S13.55.110.md)

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