Chapter 611

2006 -- S 2756 SUBSTITUTE A AS AMENDED

Enacted 07/14/06

A N A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY

Introduced By: Senators Damiani, and Polisena

Date Introduced: February 14, 2006

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 23-20.5-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 23-20.5 entitled "Choke-

Saving" is hereby amended to read as follows:

23-20.5-2. Choke-saving techniques to be posted -- Obligation and liability of choke-

savers. – Choke-saving techniques – Obligation and liability of choke-savers. -- (a) The

director shall require food-service establishments to post in conspicuous locations diagrams and

illustrations that demonstrate non-instrumental choke-saving techniques.

(b) Choke-saving and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) masks and gloves to protect

rescuers shall be available in an accessible area of each food service establishment to ensure

patrons and/or staff can access them for use with a victim within three (3) minutes from the

identification of a choking incident. Patrons must be notified in a clear and conspicuous manner

that said resuscitation equipment is available and its location.

(b) (c) Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall be obligated to remove,

assist in removing, or attempt to remove, food which may become stuck in a person's throat, nor

shall any person who negligently under the circumstances removes or attempts to remove such

food in an emergency be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by the

person in rendering the emergency assistance.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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