Title 44 — Charitable and Curative Institutions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Automated external defibrillator” or “AED” or “defibrillator” means a medical device heart monitor and defibrillator that: (A) Has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration of its premarket notification …

(a) A person who or entity that acquires an AED shall ensure that: (1) Expected AED users receive training from and be certified by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or an equivalent state or nationally recognized course, in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“C…

(a) The Mayor shall develop and implement an AED program for each recreation facility. The program shall meet the requirements of § 44-232, and, in addition, ensure that: (1) At least one AED is provided on-site at each recreation facility; (2) An individual trained in the operat…

(a) The Mayor shall conduct a study examining the feasibility of installing AED devices in all District public facilities, including the District of Columbia Public Schools system and the Public Charter Schools. The study shall be submitted to the Council no later than 6 months f…

(a) Any person or entity who, in good faith and without compensation, uses an AED to provide emergency care or treatment shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury resulting from the care or treatment, or resulting from any act or failure to act in providing or …

(a) There is established the Automated External Defibrillator Registration Fee Fund (“Fund”), as a non-lapsing, revolving fund, to be administered by the Mayor as an agency fund, as that term is defined in § 47-373(2)(I), and to be used exclusively for the purposes stated in § 44…

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.

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