Maryland AED Laws

Maryland

Primary statute: Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-603; Md. Code, Educ. § 13-517

Good Samaritan Protection	Conditional civil immunity. Protection for AED program owners depends on meeting Maryland's AED program registration and operational requirements administered by MIEMSS.
Medical Direction	Required. Programs must register with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) and have medical direction.
Training	Required. Designated responders must complete CPR/AED training.
Maintenance & Testing	Required per manufacturer guidelines.
EMS Notification	Required. AED programs must register with MIEMSS.
Placement Mandates	Required in public high schools and certain state facilities.

Practical note: Maryland is one of the most prescriptive states. MIEMSS registration is mandatory for facility-based AED programs to qualify for liability protection.

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