§ 7-2381.06 — Limitations on liability.

District of Columbia § 7-2381.06

• Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
• Title 7: Human Health Care and Safety.
• Ch. 23D: Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine.
• Subch. II: Access to Treatment for Anaphylaxis.

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(a) The following shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for the performance of actions authorized by this subchapter ; provided, that no immunity shall extend to gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct:

(1) An authorized entity and its employees or agents; and

(2) A third party that facilitates the availability of epinephrine auto-injectors to an authorized entity.

(b) The following shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for the performance of actions authorized by this subchapter ; provided, that no immunity shall extend to gross negligence, recklessness, intentional misconduct, or a willful or wanton disregard for the health or safety of others:

(1) A health care professional that prescribes epinephrine auto-injectors to an authorized entity;

(2) A pharmacist that dispenses or distributes epinephrine auto-injectors to an authorized entity; and

(3) An organization, individual, or entity that conducts the training described in § 7-2381.04 .