a. The owner or operator of a health club registered with the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety pursuant to P.L.1987, c.238 (C. 56:8-39 et seq.) shall:

(1) acquire at least one automated external defibrillator as defined in section 2 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C. 2A:62A-24), and store it in an accessible location within the health club that is known and available to the employees of the health club for the purposes of this act; and

(2) ensure that the automated external defibrillator is tested and maintained, and provide notification to the appropriate first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad, or other appropriate emergency medical services provider regarding the defibrillator, the type acquired, and its location, pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C. 2A:62A-25); and

b. The owner or operator of a health club that is subject to the provisions of subsection a. of this section shall:

(1) arrange and pay for training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator for the employees of that health club in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection;

(2) ensure that the health club has at least one employee on site during its normal business hours who holds current certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other training program recognized by the Department of Health and Senior Services in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and use of a defibrillator; and

(3) ensure that an employee who uses a defibrillator requests emergency medical assistance from the appropriate first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad as soon as practicable.

L.2005, c.346, s.2; amended 2012, c.6, s.5.