Mississippi — AED and CPR state law overview
STATE LAW

Mississippi State AED Law

Stay compliant with Mississippi AED laws. Learn the requirements for AED placement, maintenance, training, and Good Samaritan protections to help keep your organization prepared.

01

Requirement

Physician

A Mississippi licensed physician must exercise medical control authority over the person using the AED to ensure compliance with requirements for training, emergency medical services (EMS) notification and maintenance.

CPR/AED Training

The person using the AED must have received appropriate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in the use of an AED by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council or other nationally recognized course in CPR and AED use.

EMS Notification

Any person who renders emergency care or treatment on a person in sudden cardiac death by using an AED must activate the EMS system as soon as possible, and report any clinical use of the AED to the licensed physician.

Maintenance Program

No Current Legislation

Notification of Use

Any person who renders emergency care or treatment on a person in sudden cardiac death by using an AED must activate the EMS system as soon as possible, and report any clinical use of the AED to the licensed physician.

02

Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer
Purchaser
Property Owner
Physician
Trainer


Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

03

Laws / Legislation

Reference Date Summary
2016

Defines: Automated External Defibrillator and Emergency Medical Services.

2013

Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.

2012

Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.

2010

Outlines abilities of an individual using an AED if all of the requirements of Section 41-60-33 are met.

2003

Grants Good Samaritan protection for TRAINED users.

2003

All licensed gaming establishments shall employ and have on staff 24 hours a day personnel trained in First Aid, CPR and AED operations.

2003

Defines: AED, CPR, Gaming Premises, and First Aid.

2003

Outlines AED requirements for gaming establishments.

1999

Establishes requirements for AED placement and provides for immunity protection.

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