Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-140-401

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • defibrillator: means an automated external defibrillator. See Tennessee Code 68-140-402
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

It is the intent of the general assembly that an automated external defibrillator (AED) may be used in accordance with § 68-140-403 for the purpose of saving the life of another person in cardiac arrest.