Section 23-01-05.2 - Epinephrine prescription, distribution, possession, or use - Immunity from liability1. As used in this section:a. "Epinephrine" means a single-use disposable device that automatically injects a premeasured dose of epinephrine.b. "Health care professional" means a licensed or certified health care professional who is working within the scope of practice for that profession. The term may include a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, and pharmacist acting in the professional's scope of practice.2. A health care professional acting in good faith may directly or by standing order prescribe, distribute, or dispense epinephrine, if the health care professional provides training to: a. An individual at risk of experiencing a severe allergic reaction; orb. A family member, friend, or other person in a position to assist an individual at risk of experiencing a severe allergic reaction.3. A person acting in good faith may receive or possess epinephrine if that person is:a. An individual at risk of experiencing a severe allergic reaction; orb. A family member, friend, or other person in a position to assist an individual at risk of experiencing a severe allergic reaction.4. An individual acting in good faith may self-administer epinephrine or administer epinephrine to another individual who the administering individual suspects is at risk of experiencing a severe allergic reaction.5. A person may receive, possess, or administer epinephrine under subsection 3 or 4, regardless of whether the person is the individual for or the person to which the epinephrine is prescribed, distributed, or dispensed. A person in possession of epinephrine which is acting in good faith may provide training on how to use epinephrine.6. A health care professional who prescribes, distributes, trains on the use of, or dispenses epinephrine as authorized under this section is not subject to professional discipline for such action. This section does not expand the scope of practice of a health care professional.7. A person that prescribes, distributes, dispenses, receives, possesses, trains in the use of, or administers epinephrine as authorized under this section is immune from civil and criminal liability for such action. This subsection provides immunity to the person responsible for the site on which the epinephrine is located. Immunity from liability or discipline under this subsection does not apply if the person's actions constitute recklessness, gross negligence, or intentional misconduct.Amended by S.L. 2021, ch. 352 (HB 1247),§ 109, eff. 9/1/2022.Amended by S.L. 2021, ch. 193 (SB 2248),§ 1, eff. 4/22/2021.Amended by S.L. 2011, ch. 181 (HB 1159),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2011.