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Maryland Code, Health-General § 13-702

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Agent” means an individual who:

(1) Is at least 18 years of age;

(2) Has successfully completed, at the expense of an applicant, an educational training program approved by the Department; and

(3) Is appointed by a certificate holder to administer auto-injectable epinephrine in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.

(c) “Anaphylaxis” means a sudden, severe, and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs when an individual is exposed to an allergen.

(d) “Auto-injectable epinephrine” means a portable, disposable drug delivery device that contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine that is used to treat anaphylaxis in an emergency situation.

(e) “Certificate” means a certificate or an endorsement on the operating certificate of a youth camp issued by the Department to an individual who operates a youth camp under Title 14, Subtitle 4 of this article to obtain, store, and administer auto-injectable epinephrine.

(f) “Certificate holder” means an individual who is authorized by the Department to obtain, store, and administer auto-injectable epinephrine to be used in an emergency situation.

(g) “Program” means the Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program.

(h) “Registered nurse practitioner” has the meaning stated in § 8-101 of the Health Occupations Article.

(i) “Youth camp” has the meaning stated in § 14-401 of this article.

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