# Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-403: Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-403
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-13-403

## Text

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 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;

(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 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.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-401 Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C13_S4_S20-13-401.md)
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- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-404 Eligibility for certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C13_S4_S20-13-404.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-405 Authority of certificate holder](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C13_S4_S20-13-405.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-406 Immunity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C13_S4_S20-13-406.md)
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- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-408 Auto-injectable epinephrine use by an authorized entity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C13_S4_S20-13-408.md)

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