Nevada State AED Law

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
	No Current Legislation

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
	No Current Legislation		No Current Legislation
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 41.505, any person in this state who renders emergency care or assistance in an emergency, gratuitously and in good faith, is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission, not amounting to gross negligence, by him in rendering the emergency care or assistance or as a result of any act or failure to act, not amounting to gross negligence, to provide or arrange for further medical treatment for the injured person. Any person who: (a) Has successfully completed a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to the guidelines of the American National Red Cross or American Heart Association; (b) Has successfully completed the training requirements of a course in basic emergency care of a person in cardiac arrest conducted in accordance with the standards of the American Heart Association; or (c) Is directed by the instructions of a dispatcher for an ambulance, air ambulance or other agency that provides emergency medical services before its arrival at the scene of the emergency, and who in good faith renders cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with his training or the direction, other than in the course of his regular employment or profession, is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission, not amounting to gross negligence, by that person in rendering that care. Any person who: (a) Has successfully completed a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and training in the operation and use of an automated external defibrillator that were conducted in accordance with the standards of the American Heart Association or the American National Red Cross; and (b) Gratuitously and in good faith renders emergency medical care involving the use of an automated external defibrillator in accordance with his training , is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission, not amounting to gross negligence, by that person in rendering that care. 9. A person or governmental entity that provided the requisite training set forth in subsection 8 to a person who renders emergency care in accordance with subsection 8 is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission, not amounting to gross negligence, by the person rendering such care . 10. A business or organization that has placed an automated external defibrillator for use on its premises is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission, not amounting to gross negligence, by the person rendering such care or for providing the automated external defibrillator to the person for the purpose of rendering such care if the business or organization: (a) Complies with all current federal and state regulations governing the use and placement of an automated external defibrillator; (b) Ensures that only a person who has at least the qualifications set forth in subsection 8 uses the automated external defibrillator to provide care; (c) Ensures that the automated external defibrillator is maintained and tested according to the operational guidelines established by the manufacturer; and (d) Establishes and maintains a program to ensure compliance with current regulations, requirements for training, requirements for notification of emergency medical assistance and guidelines for the maintenance of the equipment. 11. As used in this section, “gratuitously” means that the person receiving care or assistance is not required or expected to pay any compensation or other remuneration for receiving the care or assistance.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
AB 286	2013	In a county with a population greater than 100,000 or an event with between 10,000 and 15,000 attendees, the host organization shall provide at least one first-aid station on site with an AED.
AB 414	2013	Requires CPR and AED instruction for students in middle school, junior high school, or high school health courses to the extent funds are available, providing exceptions for certain pupils.
SB 244	2009	Requires registration of automated external defibrillators, authorizes all public schools to acquire AEDs.
AB 327	2005	Removes the requirement that a person who provided emergency medical care with an AED must have had training on its use in order to be exempt from civil liability.
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.

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