Massachusetts § 78A - Health clubs to have AED and AED provider on premises
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 78A — Health clubs to have AED and AED provider on premises, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78A. Health clubs to have AED and AED provider on premises
Section 78A. A health club shall have on the premises at least 1 AED, as defined in section 12V1/2 of chapter 112, and shall have in attendance during staffed business hours at least 1 employee or authorized volunteer as an AED provider, as defined in said section 12V1/2 of said chapter 112.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 78A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 78A cover?
Section 78A ("Health clubs to have AED and AED provider on premises") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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