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Vermont State AED Law
HB 34 2009
Revises
the Good Samaritan protection by removing the training requirements and
removes the requirement to maintain a relationship with a physician to
provide technical assistance and consultation regarding the AED use.
SB 283 2000
Provides requirements and immunity for use of an automated external defibrillator.
Requirements
EMS Notification
Any person who owns or leases an AED shall notify
the department and the person’s regional ambulance service or first
responder service of the existence, location, and type of device the
person possesses.
Maintenance Program
Must maintain and test the device in accordance with the applicable standards of the manufacturerNotification of Use
A person using an AED shall be certain that emergency personnel have been summoned by calling 911.Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer, Purchaser, Property Owner, Trainer
Any person, other than a person defined as a health
care provider by section 9432(8) of this title or as emergency medical
personnel by subdivision 2651(6) of Title 24 acting in the normal course
of his or her duties as a health care provider or as emergency medical
personnel, who acts in good faith and who renders emergency care by the
use of an AED, acquires an AED, owns a premises on which an AED is
located, or provides a training course in the operation of an AED shall
not be liable for civil damages for that person's acts or omissions with
respect to such use, ownership, or training in the operation of an AED
unless those acts or omissions were grossly negligent or willful and
wanton.
The information posted on our website is not intended as legal advice and may contain inaccurate or incomplete information. We encourage you to contact your state representative should you require more information.
The information posted on our website is not intended as legal advice and may contain inaccurate or incomplete information. We encourage you to contact your state representative should you require more information.
