(a) The administration of an epinephrine auto-injector in accordance with this article is not the practice of medicine. (b) An authorized health care practitioner who prescribes epinephrine auto-injectors to an authorized entity; an authorized entity that possesses and makes available epinephrine auto- injectors; and, an entity or person that conducts the training under section three of this article are not liable for civil damages that result from the administration or self- administration of an epinephrine auto-injector, the failure to administer an epinephrine auto- injector, or any other act or omission committed, in good faith, puursuant to this article. (c) An individual employed by an authorized entity who administers or provides an epinephrine auto-injection to a person as provided in this article is immune from liability for any civil action arising out of an act or omission resulting from the administration of the epinephrine auto-injection unless the act or omission was the result of the individual's gross negligence or willful misconduct. l
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