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. |
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| Good Samaritan Protection | ||||
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22 – A ME Rev Stat § 2150-C. – 2016 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. | ||||
| Laws / Legislation | ||
| Reference | Date | Summary |
| ME Code of Reg § 05-071 | 2016 | All public schools, including charter schools are required to offer training to students on how to perform CPR and use AEDs. |
| 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. |
| 20 – A ME Rev Stat § 6304 | 2007 | Outlines AED requirements for schools. |
| 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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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.
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