§ 2-13-60. Vehicle operating permits for ambulances and air ambulances.

(a)

Before any ambulances or air ambulance is operated under the authority of the certificate, the certificate holder shall make a separate application to the public safety director for a vehicle operating permit for each ground or air ambulance to be operated pursuant to said certificate.

(b)

Upon payment of the annual permit fee and compliance with this article, the public safety director shall issue the applicant an annual vehicle operating permit.

(c)

A certificate holder shall notify the county in writing within seven (7) days of adding, deleting, or replacing any active or reserve ambulances or aircraft. Before a certificate holder adds, removes or replaces an active or reserve ambulances or air ambulances, the certificate holder shall notify the county within seven (7) days and shall apply for an additional vehicle operating permit.

(d)

Before September 30th of each year, each certificate holder shall attest to the number of ambulances or air ambulances in operation on a form provided by the county.

(e)

A vehicle operating permit shall expire September 30th of each year, and may be renewed upon payment of the fee set by separate resolution.

(f)

It shall be unlawful to operate any ambulances or air ambulance required to have a vehicle operating permit without a current valid vehicle operating permit displayed within the vehicle. Such permit shall be available for inspection by any authorized personnel or police officer.

(g)

Permits issued hereunder shall not be transferable or assignable.

(Ord. No. 17-041 , § 3, 4-25-17)