Chapter 440

2004 -- S 2948 SUBSTITUTE A AS AMENDED

Enacted 07/07/04

A N A C T

RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- HEALTH CLUBS

Introduced By: Senators Polisena, Damiani, and Tassoni

Date Introduced: March 02, 2004

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     “SECTION 1. Chapter 5-50 of the General Laws entitled "Health Clubs" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following section:

5-50-12. Defibrillators. – (a) Every health club registered with the department of

attorney general pursuant to this chapter shall have at least one (1) automated external

defibrillator (AED) on the premises. The AED will at all times be deployed in a manner in which

best provides accessibility to staff, members and guests. At least one (1) employee per shift must

be properly trained by the American Heart Association or comparable state recognized agency in

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED, and must be on duty during hours of operation.

(b) Any facility that has a health club on premises that currently complies with all parts

within this act shall be exempted from duplication.

(c) A cause of action against a health club or its employees, in connection with the use or

nonuse of an AED, shall not exist except in cases where the health club has failed to purchase an

AED as required under this act and in cases of willful or wanton negligence.

(d)A knowing or willful violation of this section by a health club may result in

suspension or revocation of its registration.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2005.”

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