Section 23-6.5-2 - [Effective 9/1/2024] Automated external defibrillators requirements Notwithstanding the provisions contained in § 5-50-12 or § 16-21-33.1 relating to automated external defibrillators in health clubs and schools, any person who owns or operates a public place or health care facility as defined in § 23-6.5-4 shall provide and maintain:
(1) On-site, functional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in quantities and types, deemed by the director of health, to be adequate to ensure ready and appropriate access for use during emergencies; and(2) At least one person who is properly trained in the operation and use of an AED. Training required by this chapter may be conducted by qualified personnel, including, but not limited to, municipal fire and police department employees.R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-6.5-2
Amended by 2024 Pub. Laws, ch. 388,§ 2, eff. 9/1/2024.Amended by 2024 Pub. Laws, ch. 389,§ 2, eff. 9/1/2024.Added by 2017 Pub. Laws, ch. 388, § 1, eff. 10/5/2017.Added by 2017 Pub. Laws, ch. 433, § 1, eff. 10/5/2017.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.