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2020 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 13 - Emergency Medical Services
Subchapter 4 - Insect Sting and Other Allergic Reactions Emergency Treatment Act
§ 20-13-406. Immunity

Universal Citation:
AR Code § 20-13-406 (2020)
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  1. (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. (1) The emergency care or treatment; and

    2. (2) Any good faith act or omission to provide or arrange for further medical treatment.

  2. (b) A person or entity granted immunity under subsection (a) of this section includes without limitation:

    1. (1) A physician or medical facility that distributes auto-injectable epinephrine or issues a certificate under this subchapter;

    2. (2) A person or entity that provides auto-injectable epinephrine training to an expected user or authorized entity;

    3. (3) A person or entity responsible for the location where the auto-injectable epinephrine is located or used; and

    4. (4) A certificate holder.

  3. (c) The immunity under subsection (a) of this section does not apply if the cause of action results from gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

  4. (d) Immunity under this section is in addition to the immunity provided to an individual acting as a “Good Samaritan” under the provisions of § 17-95-101.

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