(a) In this section, “swimming pool” means a pool that is owned and operated by the governing body of a county or municipality.

(b) (1) Each county or municipality that owns or operates a swimming pool shall develop and implement an automated external defibrillator program that meets the requirements of § 13-517 of the Education Article for each swimming pool owned or operated by the county or municipality.

(2) The program required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include provisions that:

(i) ensure an automated external defibrillator is provided on-site; and

(ii) an individual trained in the operation and use of an automated external defibrillator is present at each swimming pool.

(c) The Maryland Department of Health and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems jointly shall adopt regulations that:

(1) establish guidelines for periodic inspections and annual maintenance of the automated external defibrillators; and

(2) assist each county or municipality in carrying out the provisions of this section.