Ohio State AED Law
| Summary of Requirements | ||
 | Physician | Must consult with a physician regarding compliance with the requirements. |
| CPR/AED Training | A person who possesses an automated external defibrillator shall encourage expected users to complete successfully a course in automated external defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation that is offered or approved by the American heart association or another nationally recognized organization. |
| EMS Notification | A person who possesses an automated external defibrillator may notify an emergency medical services organization of the location of the defibrillator. |
| Maintenance Program | Must maintain and test the defibrillator according to the manufacturer’s guidelines; |
| | Notification of Use | An emergency medical services system shall be activated as soon as possible. |
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| Good Samaritan Protection | ||||
| Rescuer | Purchaser | Property Owner | Physician | Trainer |
| No Current Legislation | No Current Legislation | | |
OH Rev Code § 2305.235 – 2015 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. | ||||
| Laws / Legislation | ||
| Reference | Date | Summary |
| OH Rev Code § 3313.6023 | 2016 | Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs. |
| OH Rev Code § 3313.6021 | 2016 | Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, each school operated by a school district which offers grades nine to twelve shall provide instruction in CPR and the use of an AED. All persons employed by a school district shall receive training in the use of an automated external defibrillator in accordance with that section. |
| OH Rev Code § 3314.16 | 2004 | Grants Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users. |
| OH Rev Code § 3313.717 | 2004 | Outlines AED requirements for schools. |
| OH Rev Code § 3701.85 | 2001 | Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |
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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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