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 Virginia Beach
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 10.5. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AGENCIES AND VEHICLES

  § 10.5-2. Permit required.  

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  • (a)

    In accordance with Code of Virginia, § 32.1-111.14, as amended, it shall be unlawful for any individual or organization to operate an emergency medical services agency, or any emergency medical services vehicle in the city for emergency transport purposes or nonemergency transport purposes, without first being granted a permit to do so by the city council.

    (b)

    The provisions of subsection (a) above shall not be applicable to the department of emergency medical services, any volunteer rescue squad formally recognized by such department as a provider of emergency medical services within the city, any government operated emergency medical services agency providing service under the authority of a mutual aid agreement or a memorandum of understanding with the city, any lifeguard service operating on the public beaches of the city pursuant to a contract with the city, or Virginia Beach Emergency Response System agencies, including but not limited to, the Virginia Beach Police Department, the Virginia Beach Fire Department or the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department.

    (c)

    All permits issued pursuant to subsection (a) above and in effect on January 1, 1985, shall expire on June 30, 1985. Applications for renewal permits shall be accepted beginning thirty (30) days prior to June 30, 1985. Any permit issued for the first time shall be valid from the date issued until the thirtieth day of June the calendar year after the issuance date. Applications for renewal of such permits shall be accepted beginning thirty (30) days prior to the thirtieth day of June of the year of expiration and, if issued, shall be valid for a period of two years. However, any permit issued under this section may be revoked or suspended at any time by city council for failure of the permit holder, his agents, and/or employees to comply with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

    (d)

    The number of ambulances, prescribed areas of operation, prescribed levels of care rendered, fixed charges and fees for services delivered, required limits of liability insurance coverage and other rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of the commonwealth shall be prescribed for under said permit.

    (Ord. No. 1189, 6-8-81; Ord. No. 1471, 7-9-84; Ord. No. 1502, 12-10-84; Ord. No. 1954, 5-7-90; Ord. No. 2406, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 2764, 6-3-03; Ord. No. 3432, 11-17-15)

(Ord. No. 1189, 6-8-81; Ord. No. 1471, 7-9-84; Ord. No. 1502, 12-10-84; Ord. No. 1954, 5-7-90; Ord. No. 2406, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 2764, 6-3-03; Ord. No. 3432, 11-17-15)