Maine State AED Laws

AED owners or lessees must consult with a licensed physician for AED selection, storage, operator training, and usage protocols. AED use on another person is only allowed after completing an approved course by organizations like the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Notify the Maine Emergency Medical Services of the AED's existence, location, and type. Maintain and test the AED according to manufacturer and department standards, and report clinical AED use to the Maine Emergency Medical Services.

Summary of Requirements
	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.
	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,
	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.
	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.
	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
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
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
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.