§ 20-132. Prerequisites to granting.

Any person seeking licensure as an alternative transportation service shall:

(1)

Application. Submit a completed application form to the EMSO on forms supplied by the EMSO. At the time the application is presented, the applicant for such license shall have, and shall maintain throughout the application process, at least one (1) business office located in the county at which mail can be received and daily telephone communication is available with an agent of the applicant. If a license is granted, the licensee shall maintain one (1) or more business offices in the county while providing alternative transportation service.

(2)

Fee. Submit the appropriate fee or fees as established by the board of county commissioners.

(3)

Condition of vehicles and equipment. Provide documentation that vehicles and equipment are in good working order and meet requirements as specified in rules and regulations of the department.

(4)

Radio communications. Provide documentation describing the type and condition of the applicant's dispatching and communications equipment and system;

(5)

Telephone communications. Provide documentation describing the telephone communications system and equipment used in handling trip requests, cancellations and similar circumstances;

(6)

Financial status. Provide documentation describing the financial ability of the applicant to provide safe, comfortable services and to maintain or replace equipment required by the state, county or municipalities;

(7)

Performance record. Provide documentation describing the past performance and service record, if any, of the applicant;

(8)

Insurance. Provide proof of adequate insurance coverage for claims arising out of injury or death to persons and damage to the property of others resulting from any cause for which the owner of such business or service would be liable. The amount of insurance coverage needed shall be determined by rule of the department or by the board. No license to operate as an alaternative transportation service within the county shall be issued until such time as the applicant has submitted adequate proof of insurance in the amount to be specified by rule or regulation of the department or by the board of county commissioners.

(9)

Drivers. Provide evidence that drivers are trained in the correct use of the special equipment required for wheelchair and stretcher transport.

(10)

Staffing of vehicles. Provide evidence that alternative transportation vehicles are staffed by sufficient personnel to insure safe loading and unloading of wheelchair and/or stretcher patients.

(11)

Sanitation and maintenance. Provide proof that sanitation and maintenance standards are met. Comply with all rules and regulations of the department, this division and any applicable federal, state or local law or rule or regulation.

(12)

Other information. Such other information as the department or board of county commissioners may deem necessary.

(13)

Vehicle permit. Provide proof that all vehicles possess a valid vehicle permit as provided herein. To receive a valid vehicle permit, the applicant shall submit a completed application form for each vehicle for which a permit is desired. Pay the appropriate fee as provided by the board of county commissioners, and meet standards for alternative transportation vehicles as set forth by rules of the department.

The board of county commissioners shall issue a vehicle permit to each vehicle that has been inspected by the EMSO and complies with standards established through rules of the department. The vehicle permit is valid for a period of time not to exceed two (2) years from the date of issuance. Vehicle permits are non-transferable.

(Code 1965, § 12A-32; Ord. No. 83-34, § 11(18), 8-8-83; Ord. No. 96-24, § 1, 8-27-96; Ord. No. 2001-09, § 19, 5-1-01)