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2017 Maryland Code
Health - General
Title 13 - Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 7 - Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program
§ 13-702. Definitions
Universal Citation: MD Health-Gen Code § 13-702 (2017)
- (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
- (b) Agent. -- "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. -- "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. -- "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. -- "Certificate" means a certificate or an endorsement on the operating certificate of a youth camp issued by the Department or 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. -- "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. -- "Program" means the Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program.
- (h) Youth camp. -- "Youth camp" has the meaning stated in ยง 14-401 of this article.
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