§ 2-13-56. Preventing discontinuation or interruption of life support services.

(a)

A certificate holder shall not discontinue or interrupt service in any part of the county or during any part of the certificate holder's term without express prior written approval of the public safety director for good cause shown. If a certificate holder has knowledge that discontinuation or interruption of service may occur, the certificate holder shall immediately provide the public safety director with written notice of such occurrence.

(b)

Where there is an actual or threatened discontinuation or interruption of life support services, the public safety director may take the following action:

(1)

Authorize another certificate holder or any other qualified person or entity to provide temporary life support services;

(2)

Initiate proceedings to terminate the certificate of the certificate holder that failed to provide service;

(3)

Advertise for a new certificate holder; and

(4)

Take such other actions as may be necessary to protect the health, safety or welfare of the county and ensure the continuation of service.

(Ord. No. 17-041 , § 3, 4-25-17)