# Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-406: Immunity

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C13_S4_S20-13-406

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-406
- **Heading:** Immunity
- **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 20-13-406

## Text

(a) A person or entity that in good faith renders emergency care or treatment by the use of auto-injectable epinephrine is immune from civil liability resulting from: (1) The emergency care or treatment; and (2) Any good faith act or omission to provide or arrange for further medical treatment. (b) A person or entity granted immunity under subsection (a) of this section includes without limitation: (1) A physician or medical facility that distributes auto-injectable epinephrine or issues a certificate under this subchapter; (2) A person or entity that provides auto-injectable epinephrine training to an expected user or authorized entity; (3) A person or entity responsible for the location where the auto-injectable epinephrine is located or used; and (4) A certificate holder. (c) The immunity under subsection (a) of this section does not apply if the cause of action results from gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. (d) Immunity under this section is in addition to the immunity provided to an individual acting as a "Good Samaritan" under the provisions of § 17-95-101 . Amended by Act 2015, No. 1108,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983, No. 436, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4508.

(a) A person or entity that in good faith renders emergency care or treatment by the use of auto-injectable epinephrine is immune from civil liability resulting from: (1) The emergency care or treatment; and (2) Any good faith act or omission to provide or arrange for further medical treatment.

(1) The emergency care or treatment; and

(2) Any good faith act or omission to provide or arrange for further medical treatment.

(b) A person or entity granted immunity under subsection (a) of this section includes without limitation: (1) A physician or medical facility that distributes auto-injectable epinephrine or issues a certificate under this subchapter; (2) A person or entity that provides auto-injectable epinephrine training to an expected user or authorized entity; (3) A person or entity responsible for the location where the auto-injectable epinephrine is located or used; and (4) A certificate holder.

(1) A physician or medical facility that distributes auto-injectable epinephrine or issues a certificate under this subchapter;

(2) A person or entity that provides auto-injectable epinephrine training to an expected user or authorized entity;

(3) A person or entity responsible for the location where the auto-injectable epinephrine is located or used; and

(4) A certificate holder.

(c) The immunity under subsection (a) of this section does not apply if the cause of action results from gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

(d) Immunity under this section is in addition to the immunity provided to an individual acting as a "Good Samaritan" under the provisions of § 17-95-101 .

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1108,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 436, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4508.

## 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)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-402 Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C13_S4_S20-13-402.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-403 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C13_S4_S20-13-403.md)
- [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)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-407 Administration of subchapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T20_C13_S4_S20-13-407.md)
- [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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