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Ordinance Amending the Code Relating to Authorization of Life Support Transport and Non-Transport Services within the County
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recommendation
Public Safety
Conduct a public hearing to consider and approve Ordinance Amending and restating Article III Chapter 2-3 of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Charlotte County, Florida; Regarding the Authorization of Life Support Transport and Non-Transport Services within the County.
Budgeted Action:
No action needed.
Background:
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The amendment of the life support transport ordinance is meant to clarify definitions regarding the authorization of life support transport and non-transport services within the county, making related findings; defining certain terms, requiring certificates of public convenience and necessity for life support transport and non-transport services, providing exemptions, establishing the authority of the County EMS Medical Director, establishing standards for applications, renewal and amendments of certificates; preventing discontinuation or interruption of live support transport and non-transport services; providing for insurance requirements; regulating rates; establishing rights and duties granted by certification; requiring vehicle permits for ambulances and air ambulances, establishing conditions of vehicle operating permits for ambulances and air ambulances; providing for response in a State of Emergency or Disaster; providing for violations; providing for enforcement and penalties; providing for appeals; providing for codification; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.