“ In the case of a covered person who is a program planner or qualified person with respect to the administration or use of the covered countermeasure, the scope of immunity includes circumstances in which the countermeasure was administered to or used by an individual in circumstances in which the covered person reasonably could have believed that the countermeasure was administered or used in accordance with the conditions described in paragraph (3) (C) . ”
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Quotes from Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico… ()
“ ELECTION.— If under subsection (a) the Secretary determines that a covered individual qualifies for compensation, the individual has an election to accept the compensation or to bring an action under section 319F-3 (d) . If such individual elects to accept the compensation, the individual may not bring such an action. `` (e) Definitions.— For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: `` (1) COVERED COUNTERMEASURE.— The term “covered countermeasure” has the meaning given such term in section 319F-3. ”
“ PERSON.— The term “person” includes an individual, partnership, corporation, association, entity, or public or private corporation, including a Federal, State, or local government agency or department. ”
