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Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 6 in paragraph O in the last line (page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "2150-C" the following: ', that is clearly marked as an automated external defibrillator'
Amend the bill in section 4 in §13752-A by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 1, lines 37 and 38 and page 2, lines 1 to 6 in L.D.) and inserting the following:
 
‘3.  Automated external defibrillators.    Beginning January 1, 2020, pharmacies licensed as retail pharmacies, rural health center pharmacies and free clinic pharmacies must ensure that there is an operational automated external defibrillator, as defined in Title 22, section 2150-C, that is clearly marked as an automated external defibrillator on the premises of the pharmacy. The member of the board or its representative conducting the site inspection pursuant to subsection 2 shall ensure the automated external defibrillator is on the premises and operational.’
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively.
 
SUMMARY
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment requires that required automated external defibrillators be clearly marked. The amendment removes from the requirements for pharmacies that an individual trained in the use of the defibrillator be present at all times the pharmacy is open to the public.