As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Authorized entity' means an entity or organization at which or in connection with which allergens capable of causing an anaphylactic reaction may be present, including without limitation: (A) A restaurant;(B) An amusement park; and(C) A sports arena;(2) 'Auto-injectable epinephrine' means a single-use device used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body;(3) 'Certificate' means a certificate issued under this subchapter to authorize the receipt, possession, and administration of prescribed auto-injectable epinephrine;(4) 'Expected user' means an authorized entity's employee or agent who is responsible for the storage, maintenance, and general supervision of auto-injectable epinephrine acquired by the authorized entity;(5) 'Healthcare professional' means a licensed physician, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, podiatrist, or other licensed healthcare professional;(6) 'Physician' means an individual licensed to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq.; and(7) 'Self-administration' means a person's o practice medicine in the State of Arkansas under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq.; and(7) 'Self-administration' means a person's discretionary use of auto-injectable epinephrine pursuant to a prescription or written direction from a healthcare professional.Amended by Act 2015, No. 1108,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.Acts 1983, No. 436, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4503. As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Authorized entity' means an entity or organization at which or in connection with which allergens capable of causing an anaphylactic reaction may be present, including without limitation: (A) A restaurant;(B) An amusement park; and(C) A sports arena;(2) 'Auto-injectable epinephrine' means a single-use device used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body;(3) 'Certificate' means a certificate issued under this subchapter to authorize the receipt, possession, and administration of prescribed auto-injectable epinephrine;(4) 'Expected user' means an authorized entity's employee or agent who is responsible for the storage, maintenance, and general supervision of auto-injectable epinephrine acquired by the authorized entity;(5) 'Healthcare professional' means a licensed physician, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, podiatrist, or other licensed healthcare professional;(6) 'Physician' means an individual licensed to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq.; and(7) 'Self-administration' means a person's o practice medicine in the State of Arkansas under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq.; and(7) 'Self-administration' means a person's discretionary use of auto-injectable epinephrine pursuant to a prescription or written direction from a healthcare professional.Amended by Act 2015, No. 1108,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.Acts 1983, No. 436, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4503.
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