Alaska
Since August 12, 2015, Alaska has significantly relaxed its regulations on AED programs, eliminating all prior administrative and operational requirements. The state grants Good Samaritan immunity to individuals who own or use an AED during an emergency, though this protection does not extend to medical directors and trainers. Additionally, there is no statewide mandate requiring AEDs to be installed in specific locations.
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Alaska Statutes and Regulations
*Alaska Statutes -- 09.65.087. Civil liability for use of an automated external defibrillator.
(a) A person who uses or attempts to use an automated external defibrillator device on a victim of a perceived medical emergency is not liable for civil damages resulting from the use or attempted use of the device. This subsection does not apply to civil damages resulting from a failure to notify the appropriate emergency medical services agency.
(b) A person who acquires or provides an automated external defibrillator device for use on a victim of a perceived medical emergency is not liable for civil damages resulting from the use or attempted use of the device. This subsection does not apply to civil damages resulting from gross negligence.
(c) The immunity provided by (b) of this section does not apply to a manufacturer of an automated external defibrillator.
[Effective 8-12-2015]
*Codes and regulations cited from FindLaw.
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