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Mississippi

Anyone who uses an AED in good faith is protected from civil liabilities under Mississippi law. 

Below is a full list of AED requirements in Mississippi. Check out which groups might be impacted by the legislation by exploring the following links.

Summary of Requirements

Physician
A licensed physician in Mississippi must provide medical authority over a person using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to ensure compliance for training, EMS notification, and maintenance.
CPR/AED Training
An owner of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and expected users of the device must receive training from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent nationally recognized course in CPR and the use of an AED.
EMS Notification
Any user of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) during an emergency cardiac arrest must notify emergency medical services as soon as possible and report on any clinical data from the AED to the licensed physician.
Maintenance Program
No legislation is currently in place for Mississippi.
Notification of Use
Any user of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) during an emergency cardiac arrest must notify emergency medical services as soon as possible and report on any clinical data from the AED to the licensed physician.

Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer
Purchaser
Property owner
Physician
Trainer

MS Code § 73-25-37

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

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Laws / Legislation

MS Code § 41-60-31

Defines: Automated External Defibrillator and Emergency Medical Services.

MS Code § 41-60-33

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

MS Code of Reg – Rule 1.45

Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.

MS Code § 41-60-35

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

MS Code of Reg – Rule 11.4

Grants Good Samaritan protection for TRAINED users.

MS Code of Reg – Rule 11.2

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

MS Code of Reg – Rule 11.1

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

MS Code of Reg – Rule 11

Outlines AED requirements for gaming establishments.

HB 954

Establishes requirements for AED placement and provides for immunity protection.

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