Maine State AED Law

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

The following persons and entities are immune from civil liability for damages relating to the use, possession or purchase of an AED and arising out of acts or omissions relating to preparing for and responding to suspected sudden cardiac arrest emergencies absent gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct: A. Any person or entity that acquires an AED; B. Any person or entity that owns, manages or is otherwise responsible for the premises on which an AED is located; C. Any person who retrieves an AED in response to a perceived sudden cardiac arrest emergency; D. Any person who uses, attempts to use or fails to use an AED in response to a perceived sudden cardiac arrest emergency; E. Any physician or other authorized person who issues a prescription for the purchase of an AED; F. Any person or entity that is involved with the design, management or operation of an AED program; and G. Any person or entity that provides instruction in the use of an AED.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
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.
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.

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