# Miss. Code Ann. § 37-11-85: Miss. Code Ann. § 37-11-85

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MS_T37_C11_S11-85

## Section

- **Citation:** Miss. Code Ann. § 37-11-85
- **Heading:** Miss. Code Ann. § 37-11-85
- **Jurisdiction:** Mississippi
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MS Code / Title 37 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-85

## Text

The following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein:

(a) “ Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) ” shall mean a written document that establishes the specific steps to reduce death from cardiac arrest in any setting -- be it a school, community organization, workplace, or sports facility.

(b) “ Automated External Defibrillator (AED) ” shall mean a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart. The shock can potentially stop an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and allow a normal rhythm to resume following sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

(c) “ Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) ” means when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly, and if not treated within minutes, it quickly leads to death.

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