California Public Utilities Code

§ 99175

PUC § 99175 Effective Jan 1, 2020Div. 10 · Part 11 · Ch. 3

Statute text

(a)A public entity that operates, or contracts for the operation of, a commuter rail system shall ensure that each train has an automated external defibrillator (AED) as part of its safety equipment subject to the requirements in Section 1797.196 of the Health and Safety Code. As used in this subdivision, “commuter rail system” does not include intercity passenger rail services, including state-funded intercity passenger rail services managed under an interagency transfer agreement by the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority, or the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, and does not include light rail or rapid transit services managed by local agencies.

(b)An affected public entity may provide training for their employees on the use of the AEDs as part of their regularly scheduled safety or other training sessions.

(c)(1) An affected public entity shall install AEDs pursuant to this section by July 1, 2020.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 497, Sec. 254. (AB 991) Effective January 1, 2020.