Fifth Session, Thirty-Ninth Legislature
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Bill 20
THE DEFIBRILLATOR PUBLIC ACCESS ACT
Section |
Table of Contents |
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS | |
1(1) | Definitions |
(2) | Reference to "Act" includes regulations |
2 | Designation of registrar |
OBLIGATIONS | |
3 | Installation of defibrillators |
4 | Availability of defibrillator |
5 | Posting of signs |
6(1) | Registration of defibrillators |
(2) | Notice to be given if defibrillator moved or removed |
7 | Notification of emergency service providers or other persons |
8(1) | Maintenance and testing of defibrillators |
(2) | Records to be kept |
INSPECTIONS | |
9 | Designation of inspectors |
10 | Inspection authority of inspectors |
11 | Identification to be shown |
12(1) | Inspection powers |
(2) | Use of data processing system and copying equipment |
(3) | Assistance to inspectors |
13 | Copies as evidence |
COMPLIANCE | |
14(1) | Offences |
(2) | Separate offences |
(3) | Penalties for individuals |
(4) | Penalties for corporations |
(5) | Directors and officers of corporations |
(6) | Time limit for prosecution |
LIABILITY PROTECTION | |
15(1) | Protection from civil liability — owner or occupier of premises |
(2) | Exception |
16(1) | Protection from civil liability — user of defibrillator |
(2) | Persons covered |
(3) | Definition of "emergency" |
17 | Liability protection applies whether or not defibrillator required under this Act |
18 | Liability protection for officials |
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS | |
19 | Act binds the Crown |
20(1) | Regulations |
(2) | Regulation may establish classes |
(3) | Incorporation of codes and standards |
C.C.S.M. REFERENCE AND COMING INTO FORCE | |
21 | C.C.S.M. reference |
22 | Coming into force |