AED State Laws
Requirements
North Carolina State AED Law
North Carolina encourages bystander action in the event of Sudden Cardiac Arrest by protecting the rescuer, property owner, physician, and trainer who may deploy an AED.
Check out places in North Carolina that are required to have a device on the premises.
Summary of Requirements
| Physician | A licensed physician in the state of North Carolina must provide a prescription for the ownership of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). |
| CPR/AED Training | The owner of the facility where an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is located must provide training for immunity. |
| EMS Notification | The seller of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) must notify the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, EMS office, and the Division of Facilities Services of the location and type of AED. |
| Maintenance Program | No legislation is currently in place for North Carolina |
| Notification of Use | No legislation is currently in place for North Carolina |
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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Outlines AED requirements for dental offices. |
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Requires that AEDs are places in all government buildings and training is provided for state employees working within the buildings. |
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Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Person, and Training. |
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.