District of Columbia Code
Subchapter I - Access to Defibrillator
§ 7–2371.04a. Automated external defibrillator incentive program

(a) The Mayor may issue rebates to a property owner or lessee of a building in the District who, after October 1, 2022:
(1) Purchases and installs an AED in a publicly accessible location in the interior of a building owned or leased by the property owner or lessee, respectively, within 150 feet from the building's entrance;
(2) Registers the AED with the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department;
(3) Submits a rebate claim that includes such information and documentation as may be required by the Mayor; and
(4) Meets any additional requirements and criteria established by rules issued by the Mayor pursuant to § 7-2371.05.
(b)(1) The rebates issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed $400 for each AED installed in a building, with a maximum rebate of up to $750 per building.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the amount of a rebate shall not exceed the purchase price of the AED.
(c) Rebates issued pursuant to this section shall:
(1) Be contingent upon the availability of funds; and
(2) Not be considered income for purposes of District income tax.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 5a; as added Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 3002(b), 69 DCR 009223.)
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5a of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).