(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) “Automated external defibrillator” means a device as defined in s. 768.1325(2)(b).
(b) “Defibrillation” means the administration of a controlled electrical charge to the heart to restore a viable cardiac rhythm.
(2) In order to promote public health and safety:
(a) All persons who use an automated external defibrillator are encouraged to obtain appropriate training, to include completion of a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or successful completion of a basic first aid course that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, and demonstrated proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator.
(b) Any person or entity in possession of an automated external defibrillator is encouraged to notify the local emergency medical services medical director or the local public safety answering point, as defined in s. 365.172(3), of the location of the automated external defibrillator.
(c) Any person who uses an automated external defibrillator shall activate the emergency medical services system as soon as possible upon use of the automated external defibrillator.
(3) Any person who intentionally or willfully:
(a) Tampers with or otherwise renders an automated external defibrillator inoperative, except during such time as the automated external defibrillator is being serviced, tested, repaired, recharged, or inspected or except pursuant to court order; or
(b) Obliterates the serial number on an automated external defibrillator for purposes of falsifying service records,
commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Paragraph (a) does not apply to the owner of the automated external defibrillator or the owner’s authorized representative or agent.
(4) Each local and state law enforcement vehicle may carry an automated external defibrillator.
History.—s. 1, ch. 97-34; s. 3, ch. 2001-76; s. 1, ch. 2005-109; s. 1, ch. 2006-206; s. 1, ch. 2008-101; s. 3, ch. 2012-177.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 401 - Medical Telecommunications and Transportation
Part III - Medical Transportation Services (Ss. 401.2101-401.465)
401.24 - Emergency medical services state plan.
401.245 - Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.
401.25 - Licensure as a basic life support or an advanced life support service.
401.251 - Air ambulance service; licensure.
401.252 - Interfacility transfer.
401.253 - Reporting of controlled substance overdoses.
401.254 - Treatment of injured police canines.
401.26 - Vehicle permits for basic life support and advanced life support services.
401.268 - Protocols with regional poison control centers.
401.27 - Personnel; standards and certification.
401.2701 - Emergency medical services training programs.
401.2715 - Recertification training of emergency medical technicians and paramedics.
401.272 - Emergency medical services community health care.
401.273 - Emergency medical technician and paramedic registry for disasters and emergencies.
401.2915 - Automated external defibrillators.
401.2916 - Educational campaign.
401.31 - Inspection and examination.
401.321 - Transferability of license; effect of sale, transfer, assignment, or lease of service.
401.345 - Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund.
401.38 - Participation in federal programs.
401.411 - Disciplinary action; penalties.
401.414 - Complaint investigation procedures.
401.421 - Injunctive relief; cease and desist notice; civil penalty; enforcement.
401.425 - Emergency medical services quality assurance; immunity from liability.
401.435 - First responder agencies and training.
401.445 - Emergency examination and treatment of incapacitated persons.