Oregon State AED Laws

A physician's prescription is required for an automated external defibrillator. A sufficient number of employees must receive training in AED use to ensure availability during regular business hours. The AED must be regularly maintained, inspected, and serviced according to the manufacturer's guidelines, and its location must be clearly marked. In the event of potential need, a policy must be in place to activate the emergency medical services system by calling 9-1-1 as soon as possible. There are no specific EMS notification requirements.

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	Physician automated external defibrillator prescription required.
	CPR/AED Training	A sufficient number of employees must receive training in the use of an automated external defibrillator so that at least one trained employee may be reasonably expected to be present at the public setting during regular business hours.
	EMS Notification	No Current Legislation
	Maintenance Program	The AED must be maintained, inspected and serviced, the battery and the electrodes for the automated external defibrillator must be in accordance with guidelines set forth by the manufacturer. The automated external defibrillator must be stored in a location from which it can be quickly retrieved during regular business hours. The presence and location of each automated external defibrillator must be clearly marked.
	Notification of Use	Each location must establish a policy to call 9-1-1 to activate the emergency medical services system as soon as practicable after the potential need for the automated external defibrillator is recognized.

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
OR Rev Stat § 30.802 - 2015 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
OR Admin Rules § 818-026-0060 - 818-026-0070	2016	Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.
OR Rev Stat § 336.472	2015	As an integral part of the health education curriculum or the physical education curriculum for students in grades 7 through 12, each school district must provide instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator.
OR Rev Stat § 339.345	2015	Outlines AED requirements for schools.
SB 1548	2014	Provides immunity for a person using an AED in good faith.
OR Admin Rules § 333-030-0105	2013	Outlines AED requirements for camps.
SB 1033	2010	Requires AEDs in all public and private schools.
SB 1006	2010	Requires an AED in community colleges and schools of higher education. Revises the requirement for a defibrillator in health clubs.
OR Rev Stat § 431.690	2009	Outlines AED requirements for places of public assembly.
SB 556	2009	Requires at least one automated external defibrillator on the premises for business with 50,000 or more square feet and at least 25 people congregating per day.
OR Rev Stat § 431.680	2007	Outlines AED requirements for health clubs.
OR Admin Rules § 333-060-0​210	2007	Outlines AED requirements for swimming pools.