Nevada State AED Laws

A physician's prescription is required for AED acquisition. Employees using a defibrillator must complete training that meets standards set by organizations like the American Heart Association or American National Red Cross. When purchasing an AED for commercial use, it can be registered with the Health Division, providing specific details about its location. Maintain and test the defibrillator according to the manufacturer's guidelines. There is no current legislation regarding notification of AED use.

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	Physician prescription required.
	CPR/AED Training	Any employee who will use a defibrillator is required to complete the training requirements of a course in basic emergency care of a person in cardiac arrest that includes training in the operation and use of an automated external defibrillator and is conducted in accordance with the standards of the American Heart Association, the American National Red Cross or any similar organization.
	EMS Notification	A person who purchases an automated external defibrillator for commercial use in this State may register the defibrillator with the Health Division by providing the Health Division with his name, street address and telephone number, the name, street address and telephone number of the business or organization on whose premises the defibrillator will be placed for use, and the specific location at which the defibrillator will be stored.
	Maintenance Program	The defibrillator must be maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines
	Notification of Use	No Current Legislation

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
	No Current Legislation		No Current Legislation
NV Rev Stat § 41.500 - 2010 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
NV Rev Stat § 450B.620	2014	Outlines AED requirements for: school properties, medical facilities, and health clubs.
NV Rev Stat § 389.0185	2013	Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a school that acquires an AED.
NV Rev Stat § 450B.0505	2013	Defines: Automated External Defibrillator.
NV Rev Stat § 450B.600	2011	Outlines AED requirements for: High schools, the largest airport in the county, sporting arenas, capital building, legislative building, Grant Sawyer building, and county offices​.
NV Rev Stat § 450B.610	2010	Outlines the responsibilities of: the health division, an emergency medical dispatcher, an AED manufacturer, and the owner of an AED.
SB 244	2009	Requires registration of automated external defibrillators, authorizes all public schools to acquire AEDs.
AB 441	2003	Requires automated external defibrillators in high schools, some state facilities, and some county facilities. Allows for AED placement in medical facilities and health clubs. Establishes guidelines for AED programs.
AB 409	1999	Expands immunity protection.
AB 147	1997	Provides for immunity protection.