NJ A2296

Public and private 18-hole regulation golf courses open to the general public must acquire and maintain at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) within one year of the bill's effective date

Golf courses must store the AED in an accessible location known to employees and notify appropriate emergency medical services about the defibrillator type and location

Owners/operators must arrange and pay for CPR and AED training, ensuring at least one certified employee is on site during normal business hours

Civil penalties apply for violations: minimum $250 for first offense, $500 for second, and $1,000 for third and subsequent violations

Golf courses are granted immunity from civil or criminal liability for AED malfunctions if equipment is properly maintained and tested per manufacturer guidelines