Acquisition, Maintenance, and Inspection of Automated External Defibrillator

Sec. 779.003. ACQUISITION, MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTION OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR. A person or entity that owns or leases an automated external defibrillator shall: (1) maintain and test the automated external defibrillator according to the manufacturer's guidelines; and (2) conduct a monthly inspection to verify the automated external defibrillator: (A) is placed at its designated location; (B) reasonably appears to be ready for use; and (C) does not reasonably appear to be damaged in a manner that could prevent operation. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 679, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 545 (S.B. 199), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.