Iowa law: I.C.A. § 613.17
Statute: I.C.A. § 613.17
Law Type: Good Samaritan
Status: Enacted
Summary:
The law limits civil liability under certain circumstances of use, or an attempted use, of an AED. A person or entity that acquires an AED will not be liable for any civil damages for acts or omissions arising out of the use of an AED.
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