North Carolina State AED Laws
Summary of Requirements
A licensed physician in North Carolina is required for a prescription. The person responsible for the AED site must provide a training program to be eligible for immunity. Sellers of AEDs must notify the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services about the AED's existence, location, and type. There is currently no legislation regarding maintenance or notification of use.
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Physician | A physician licensed in North Carolina needed for prescription. |
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CPR/AED Training | The person responsible for the site where the AED is located must provide a program of training to be eligible for immunity. |
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EMS Notification | In order to enhance public health and safety, a seller of an AED shall notify the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Facilities Services, Office of EMS of the existence, location, and type of AED. |
| Maintenance Program | No Current Legislation | |
| Notification of Use | No Current Legislation | |
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| Good Samaritan Protection |
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| Rescuer | Purchaser | Property Owner | Physician | Trainer |
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NC General Stat § 90-21.14 - 2014 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. |
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| Laws / Legislation |
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| Reference |
Date | Summary |
| NC Admin Code 21 NCAC 16Q .0302 | 2017 | Outlines AED requirements for dental offices. |
| HB 914 | 2012 | Requires that AEDs are places in all government buildings and training is provided for state employees working within the buildings. |
| NC General Stat § 90-21.15 | 2007 | Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Person, and Training. |
