Section 1714.21 - Immunity for rendering emergency care or treatment by use of AED at scene of emergency(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:(1) "AED" or "defibrillator" means an automated external defibrillator.(2) "CPR" means cardiopulmonary resuscitation.(b) Any person who, in good faith and not for compensation, renders emergency care or treatment by the use of an AED at the scene of an emergency is not liable for any civil damages resulting from any acts or omissions in rendering the emergency care.(c) A person or entity who provides CPR and AED training to a person who renders emergency care pursuant to subdivision (b) is not liable for any civil damages resulting from any acts or omissions of the person rendering the emergency care.(d)(1) A person or entity that acquires an AED for emergency use pursuant to this section is not liable for any civil damages resulting from any acts or omissions in the rendering of the emergency care by use of an AED if that person or entity has complied with subdivision (b) of Section 1797.196 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A physician and surgeon or other health care professional that is involved in the selection, placement, or installation of an AED pursuant to Section 1797.196 of the Health and Safety Code is not liable for civil damages resulting from acts or omissions in the rendering of emergency care by use of that AED.(e) The protections specified in this section do not apply in the case of personal injury or wrongful death that results from the gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct of the person who renders emergency care or treatment by the use of an AED.(f) This section does not relieve a manufacturer, designer, developer, distributor, installer, or supplier of an AED or defibrillator of any liability under any applicable statute or rule of law.Amended by Stats 2015 ch 264 (SB 658),s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.Amended by Stats 2002 ch 718 (AB 2041),s 1, eff. 1/1/2003.Added July 23, 1999 (Bill Number: SB 911) (Chapter 163).