§ 23-102.2
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§23–102.2.
(1)In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)“Automated external defibrillator (AED)” has the meaning stated in § 13–517 of this article.
(i)“Library” means:
1. Each branch of a county library system; or
2. The Enoch Pratt Free Library.
(ii)“Library” does not include:
1. A school library established by a local school system;
2. A mobile library unit; or
3. A correctional facility library.
(b)Beginning January 1, 2026, each library shall:
(1)Place an automated external defibrillator in a prominent area, accessible to employees and library users;
(2)Comply with § 13–517 of this article; and
(3)Maintain the functionality of the automated external defibrillator.
(c)In addition to any other immunities available under statutory or common law:
(1)A library is not civilly liable for any act or omission in the provision of automated external defibrillation if the library has satisfied the requirements under this section;
(2)An individual is not civilly liable for any act or omission if:
(i)The individual is acting in good faith while rendering automated external defibrillation to another individual who is the victim or is reasonably believed by the individual to be a victim of a sudden cardiac arrest;
(ii)The assistance or aid is provided in a reasonably prudent manner; and
(iii)The automated external defibrillation is provided without fee or other compensation; and
(3)A library or individual is not civilly liable for failing to render automated external defibrillation to an individual who is a victim or is reasonably believed to be a victim of a sudden cardiac arrest.