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C.R.S. § 23-5-149

Epinephrine auto-injectors at institutions of higher education

(1) The short title of this section is “Sydney Meegan’s Law”. (2) Each institution of higher education, as defined in section 23-18-102 , shall acquire and stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors. (3) Each institution of higher education is encouraged, but is not required, to: (a) Place epinephrine auto-injectors in reasonable quantities to ensure availability for use by a person perceived to be experiencing anaphylaxis; and (b) Store epinephrine auto-injectors in an emergency public access station pursuant to article 47 of title 25 . (4) Notwithstanding article 47 of title 25 , any person is permitted to retrieve and use an epinephrine auto-injector pursuant to this section. (5) Immediately after using an epinephrine auto-injector, the person is encouraged to make a 911 emergency call. (6) An institution of higher education is encouraged to accept a donation of a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors that meets standards established by the federal food and drug administration. An institution of higher education shall also accept gifts, grants, and donations, including in-kind donations, designated for obtaining a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors. (7) Each institution of higher education shall adopt a policy concerning the placement of epinephrine auto-injectors that focuses on areas where students gather in the largest volumes, including in dormitories and dining halls. (8) A person who acts reasonably and in good faith to furnish or administer an epinephrine auto-injector, including an expired epinephrine auto-injector, to an individual the person reasonably believes to be experiencing anaphylaxis may assert the immunity set forth in section 25-47-107 .

Digitized from: Public.Law — Colorado Revised Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Colorado statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.