Florida § 509.213 - Emergency first aid to choking victims.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 509.213 — Emergency first aid to choking victims., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 509.213. Emergency first aid to choking victims.
(1) Every public food service establishment shall post a sign which illustrates and describes the Heimlich Maneuver procedure for rendering emergency first aid to a choking victim in a conspicuous place in the establishment accessible to employees. (2) The establishment shall be responsible for familiarizing its employees with the method of rendering such first aid. (3) This section shall not be construed to impose upon a public food service establishment or employee thereof a legal duty to render such emergency assistance, and any such establishment or employee shall not be held liable for any civil damages as the result of such act or omission when the establishment or employee acts as an ordinary reasonably prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 509.213
What does Florida Statutes § 509.213 cover?
Section 509.213 ("Emergency first aid to choking victims.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 509.213?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 509.213 apply to my situation?
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