Md. Code, Health-Gen. § 13-702

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 13-702 - Definitions
(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.

Md. Code, HG § 13-702

Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 263, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.
Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 262, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.
Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 342, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2015.