Protection from liability is extended to good faith users, AED trainers, and AED-prescribing physicians as well as to AED acquirers, owners, and lessees who are in compliance with code requirements.

An AED acquirer is responsible for ensuring that AED users receive training in CPR/AED and for notifying local EMS of the existence, location, and type of AED.

The owner or lessee of an AED is responsible for maintenance and testing of the AED according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

The medical oversight of a licensed physician is required for each AED program to ensure compliance with the law. 

At least one AED is required on each school campus and, for any gathering of a substantial number of students, the AED and an employee trained in AED must be readily available.

Students must receive CPR training once in grades 7-12.

At least one AED is required at each dental office, nursing home, convalescent facility, and pediatric extended care facilities, and at least one employee trained in CPR/AED must be on site.

Nursing Facilities are required to have at least one AED and a CPR/AED trained staff member on each floor and in each building. Physician oversight is required in nursing homes.