AED State Laws
Requirements
Mississippi State AED Law
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
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Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. |
Laws / Legislation
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Defines: Automated External Defibrillator and Emergency Medical Services. |
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Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |
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Outlines AED requirements for dental offices. |
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Outlines abilities of an individual using an AED if all of the requirements of Section 41-60-33 are met. |
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Grants Good Samaritan protection for TRAINED users. |
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All licensed gaming establishments shall employ and have on staff 24 hours a day personnel trained in First Aid, CPR and AED operations. |
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Defines: AED, CPR, Gaming Premises, and First Aid. |
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Outlines AED requirements for gaming establishments. |
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Establishes requirements for AED placement and provides for immunity protection. |
All AED State Laws
This information is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice. While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, AED laws and requirements change frequently. We encourage you to refer to your legal counsel or state agencies with questions about your state's AED laws or AED Good Samaritan requirements.