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.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.