§ 12-105. Recovery by illegal drug users. 1. An individual drug user\nmay not bring an action for damages caused by the use of an illegal\ndrug, unless all of the following conditions are met:\n (a) The individual discloses to law enforcement authorities, more than\nsix months before filing the action, information known to the individual\nregarding their source of illegal drugs;\n (b) The individual has not used an illegal drug within the six month\nperiod preceding filing the action.\n 2. A person entitled to bring an action under this section may be\nawarded damages only from a person who knowingly participated in the\nchain of distribution of an illegal drug that was actually used by the\nindividual drug user.\n 3. A person entitled to bring an action under this section may recover\neconomic damages, including but not limited to the cost of treatment,\nrehabilitation, and medical expenses, loss of economic potential, and\nloss of productivity.\n
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