Current through the 2024 Third Special Session
Section 11-48-103 - Provision of 911 ambulance services in municipalities and counties(1) The governing body of each municipality and county shall, subject to Title 53, Chapter 2d, Part 5, Ambulance and Paramedic Providers, ensure at least a minimum level of 911 ambulance services are provided: (a) within the territorial limits of the municipality or county;(b) by a ground ambulance provider, licensed by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services under Title 53, Chapter 2d, Part 5, Ambulance and Paramedic Providers; and(c) in accordance with rules established by the Trauma System and Emergency Medical Services Committee under Section 53-2d-105.(2) A municipality or county may: (a) subject to Subsection (3), maintain and support 911 ambulance services for the municipality's or county's own jurisdiction; or(b) contract to: (i) provide 911 ambulance services to any county, municipal corporation, special district, special service district, interlocal entity, private corporation, nonprofit corporation, state agency, or federal agency;(ii) receive 911 ambulance services from any county, municipal corporation, special district, special service district, interlocal entity, private corporation, nonprofit corporation, state agency, or federal agency;(iii) jointly provide 911 ambulance services with any county, municipal corporation, special district, special service district, interlocal entity, private corporation, nonprofit corporation, state agency, or federal agency; or(iv) contribute toward the support of 911 ambulance services in any county, municipal corporation, special district, special service district, interlocal entity, private corporation, nonprofit corporation, state agency, or federal agency in return for 911 ambulance services.(3)(a) A municipality or county that maintains and supports 911 ambulance services for the municipality's or county's own jurisdiction under Subsection (2)(a) shall obtain a license as a ground ambulance provider from the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services under Title 53, Chapter 2d, Part 5, Ambulance and Paramedic Providers.(b) Subsections 53-2d-505 through 53-2d-505.3 do not apply to a license described in Subsection (3)(a).Amended by Chapter 506, 2024 General Session ,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by Chapter 16, 2023 General Session ,§ TBDAmended by Chapter 310, 2023 General Session ,§ TBDAmended by Chapter 327, 2023 General Session ,§ TBD