Utah

Utah mandates AED programs to meet placement reporting and registration requirements for quick access. The Good Samaritan law protects all AED users regardless of administrative criteria. Trampoline parks must have AEDs to improve safety in recreational spaces.

Utah Law Key Takeaways

Requirement

Summary

Good Samaritan Law

The law protects rescuers, AED owners, property managers, trainers, and physicians from civil liability if they act in good faith and follow emergency procedures.

AED Training

AED owners or lessees should encourage CPR/AED training for users, though it is not required. This enhances preparedness and confidence in handling cardiac emergencies.

EMS Notifications

AED vendors must inform buyers of EMS reporting requirements, while owners or lessees must notify EMS of the device's location.

AED Tampering

Interfering with an AED, its cabinet, or signage, except for authorized maintenance, is a class C misdemeanor.

Trampoline Park

Trampoline parks must have a CPR and first aid-trained staff member on-site with a functional AED as part of safety protocols.

Utah Statutes and Regulations

*Codes and regulations cited from Justia US Law.

**Codes and regulations cited from utah.gov.

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