Guam § 96105 - AED Use and Tort Immunity.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 96105 — AED Use and Tort Immunity., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 96105. AED Use and Tort Immunity.
(a) Any person or entity who in good faith and without
compensation renders emergency care or treatment by the use of
an automated external defibrillator is immune from civil liability
for any personal injury as a result of the care or treatment, or as a
result of any act or failure to act in providing or arranging further
medical treatment, if the person acts as an ordinary, reasonably
prudent person would have acted under the same or similar
circumstances.
(b) The immunity from civil liability for any personal injury
under Subsection (a) of this Section includes:
(1) the physician or medical authority who is involved
with AED site placement,
(2) the person or entity who provides the CPR and AED
training, and
(3) the person or entity responsible for the site where the
AED is located.
(c) The immunity from civil liability under Subsection (a) of
this Section does not apply if the personal injury results from the
gross negligence, or willful or wanton misconduct of the person
rendering the emergency care.
2024 NOTE: Designations in subsection (b) modified pursuant to the
authority of 1 GCA § 1606.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 96105
What does Guam Code Annotated § 96105 cover?
Section 96105 ("AED Use and Tort Immunity.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 96105?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 96105 apply to my situation?
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