The superintendent of any hospital, or an employee acting under the direction of the superintendent, may, as part of the treatment of any female under his care who is mentally subnormal, administer any contraceptive (whether by injection or otherwise) to that female.

Without limiting section 124 of this Act, every person who, with reasonable care and skill, administers any contraceptive in accordance with subsection (1) of this section is protected from criminal and civil responsibility in respect thereof.”