
Maine State AED Laws
Summary of Requirements
Summary of Requirements |
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Physician | A person who owns or leases an AED shall consult with a licensed physician for technical assistance in the selection and storage location of an AED, training of potential operators, protocols for use and use review. |
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CPR/AED Training | A person may not use an AED on another person unless the person using the AED has successfully completed a course, approved by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or the department, in the use and operation of the AED, |
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EMS Notification | A person who owns or leases an AED shall notify the Maine Emergency Medical Services within the department of the existence, location and type of AED the person possesses. |
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Maintenance Program | A person who owns or leases an AED shall maintain and test the AED in accordance with the applicable standards of the manufacturer and any other standards prescribed by the department. |
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Notification of Use | A person who owns or leases an AED shall notify the Maine Emergency Medical Services within the department of the clinical use made of the AED. |
Good Samaritan Protection |
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Rescuer | Purchaser | Property Owner | Physician | Trainer |
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22 - A ME Rev Stat § 2150-C. - 2016 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. |
Laws / Legislation |
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Reference |
Date | Summary |
ME Code of Reg § 05-071 | 2016 | All public schools, including charter schools are required to offer training to students on how to perform CPR and use AEDs. |
LD 1139 (HP 845) | 2011 | An act suggesting that high school students receive CPR and AED instruction prior to graduation. |
LD 1073 (HP 808) | 2011 | An act suggesting that health clubs be required to carry AEDs. |
LD 1785 | 2007 | An Act to require automated external defibrillators in schools serving grades kindergarten to 12 and at school sponsored athletic events. |
20 - A ME Rev Stat § 6304 | 2007 | Outlines AED requirements for schools. |
LD 177 | 2004 | Requires that a school administrative unit or private school ensure that all school personnel are certified in CPR. |
Chapter 421 | 2001 | Establishes requirements for an AED program. |
LD 1432 | 2001 | An act to encourage greater acquisition, deployment, and use of automated external defibrillators. |