§ 20-13-401. Title

This subchapter shall be known and cited as the “Insect Sting and Other Allergic Reactions Emergency Treatment Act”.

§ 20-13-402. Purpose

It is the purpose of this subchapter to provide a means of authorizing certain individuals to administer treatment to those persons who have severe adverse reactions to insect stings and other allergic reactions when a physician is not immediately available.

§ 20-13-403. Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) “Authorized entity” means an entity or organization at which or in connection with which allergens capable of causing an anaphylactic reaction may be present, including without limitation: (A) A restaurant; (B) An amusement park; and (C) A sports arena; (2) “Auto-injectable epinephrine” means a single-use device used for the […]

§ 20-13-404. Eligibility for certificate

A person may receive a certificate under this subchapter only if the person: (1) Is eighteen (18) years of age or older; (2) Has, or reasonably expects to have, regular contact with at least one (1) other person as a result of the person’s relationship or occupational or volunteer status, including without limitation: (A) A […]

§ 20-13-405. Authority of certificate holder

(a) A certificate issued pursuant to this subchapter shall authorize the certificate holder to receive, upon presentation of the certificate, from any physician a prescription for premeasured doses of epinephrine and the necessary paraphernalia for administration. (b) The certificate also shall authorize the certificate holder to possess, provide, and administer in an emergency situation when […]

§ 20-13-406. Immunity

(a) A person or entity that in good faith renders emergency care or treatment by the use of auto-injectable epinephrine is immune from civil liability resulting from: (1) The emergency care or treatment; and (2) Any good faith act or omission to provide or arrange for further medical treatment. (b) A person or entity granted […]

§ 20-13-407. Administration of subchapter

(a) The Department of Health shall prepare a certificate form for use by a physician as authorized under this subchapter. (b) (1) A copy of a certificate issued under this subchapter shall be forwarded by the issuing physician to the department. (2) The department shall maintain the copy on file and make it available for […]

§ 20-13-408. Auto-injectable epinephrine use by an authorized entity

(a) In order to ensure the public health and safety, an authorized entity that acquires auto-injectable epinephrine shall ensure that: (1) An expected user: (A) Completes appropriate knowledge and skills courses at least one (1) time every two (2) years in anaphylaxis and auto-injectable epinephrine use; and (B) Obtains a certificate under this subchapter; (2) […]