Placement of Resuscitation Devices in Public Places Law, 5768-2008

In this Law –

"resuscitation device" means an automatic external defibrillator designed to regulate the electrical activity of the heart by passing an electric current to the heart, in conditions of cardiac dysfunction resulting from a disturbance of its activity, which meets the requirements set by the Minister with the consent of the Minister of Health, and has been approved by the Unit for Medical Equipment and Devices at the Ministry of Health;

"public place" means a public place listed in the Schedule;

"holder of a public place" means one who holds or operates the public place;

"the Minister" means the Minister of Industry, Trade and Employment.

The holder of a public place who has not placed a resuscitation device or who has not ensured its proper functioning, contrary to the provisions under section 2, is liable to a fine as referred to in section 61(a)(1) of the Penal Law, 5737-1977.

The provisions of this Law shall apply also to the State, except to the security forces as detailed below, however provisions under this Law shall be set with the necessary modifications, in respect of –

The Minister may, with the approval of the Health Committee of the Knesset, by Order, amend the Schedule.

The Minister is responsible for the implementation of this Law, and may, with the approval of the Health Committee of the Knesset, make Regulations on any matter relating to its implementation, and may also appoint inspectors to supervise the implementation of this Law.

Shopping malls requiring a licence under the Business Licensing Law, 5728-1968.

Government offices and local authorities on days on which they are open to the public, ordinarily visited by at least 500 persons.

Airports and seaports.

Vessels designed to carry at least 100 passengers and aircraft with at least 100 seats.

Central bus stations as defined in the Traffic Ordinance [New Version].

Workplaces ordinarily employing at least 500 workers.

Sports stadiums with at least 500 seats.

A fitness studio as defined in the Fitness Studios (Licensing and Supervision) Law, 5754-1994, to which at least 500 permanent members have been admitted.

Old age homes and sheltered housing homes as defined in the Sheltered Housing Law, 5772-2012.

Prisons and detention facilities.

Hotels with at least 250 guest rooms.

Declared bathing places within the meaning of the Regulation of Bathing Places Law, 5724-1964, and public swimming pools.

Post-secondary educational institutions in which at least 500 persons study.

Banquet halls, event gardens and conference centres intended to accommodate at least 500 persons.