Section 4766-2-12 - Temporary and disaster operations(A) In the event of a disaster situation when permitted ambulance(s) based in the locality of the disaster situation are incapacitated or insufficient in number to render services needed, a licensed MTO may utilize whatever means necessary to transport and treat patients.(B) An ambulance or non-transport vehicle that has not been issued a permit by the board may be issued a temporary permit, for a period not to exceed sixty days, if the ambulance or non-transport vehicle is used to replace a permitted ambulance or non-transport vehicle that has been temporarily taken out of service for repair or maintenance or is being permanently replaced. In order to obtain a temporary permit, an MTO shall submit to the board a request for a temporary vehicle permit using the MTLS online system containing:(1) Vehicle identification number of the permitted ambulance or non-transport vehicle;(2) Date permitted ambulance or non-transport vehicle was placed out of service; and(3) Vehicle identification number of the ambulance or non-transport vehicle to receive a temporary permit. (C) A temporarily permitted ambulance shall not be operated unless it meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (B) of rule 4766-2-08 of the Administrative Code and the insurance requirement set forth in division (B) of section 4766.06 of the Revised Code. Ohio Admin. Code 4766-2-12
Effective: 5/1/2022
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/29/2021 and 11/01/2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4766.03
Rule Amplifies: 4766.07, 4766.09
Prior Effective Dates: 07/02/2009, 04/16/2012, 06/15/2017