2A:62A-27 - Immunity from civil liability for user of defibrillator; exceptions - New Jersey Statutes

2A:62A-27.  Immunity from civil liability for user of defibrillator; exceptions
5.  a.  Any person or entity who, in good faith, acquires or provides a defibrillator, renders emergency care or treatment by the use of a defibrillator or supervises such care or treatment and, who has complied with the requirements of this act, shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury  as a result of such care or treatment, or as a result of any acts or omissions by the person or entity in providing, rendering or supervising the emergency care or treatment.

b.The immunity provided in subsection a. of this section shall include the  prescribing licensed physician and the  person or entity who provided the training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and use of the defibrillator.

c.This subsection shall not immunize a person for any act of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. It shall not be considered gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct to fail to use a defibrillator in the absence of an otherwise preexisting duty to do so.

L.1999,c.34,s.5.