North Carolina law: N.C.G.S.A. § 90-21.14
Statute: N.C.G.S.A. § 90-21.14
Law Type: Good Samaritan
Status: Enacted
Summary:
The act limits liability for persons using AED in emergency situations when (1) the reasonably apparent circumstances require prompt decisions and actions in medical or other health care, and (2) the necessity of immediate health care treatment is so reasonably apparent that any delay in the rendering of the treatment would seriously worsen the physical condition or endanger the life of the person. The act does not apply if a person uses an AED using gross negligence, wanton conduct or intentional wrongdoing.
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