Maryland § 13-702

§ 13-702.

    (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 emergency use 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)    “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 emergency use epinephrine.

    (e)    “Certificate holder” means an individual who is authorized by the Department to obtain, store, and administer emergency use epinephrine to be used in an emergency situation.

    (f)    “Emergency use epinephrine” means a portable, disposable drug delivery device or product approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration that contains a premeasured single dose of epinephrine that is used to treat anaphylaxis 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.