REGULATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICE Sections: Statement of Policy. Definitions. Ambulance Service Permit. Application for Ambulance Service Permit. Standards for Ambulance Service Permit. Ambulance Service Rates. Standards for Ambulance Service Liability Insurance. Duties of Health Officer. Standards for Ambulance Equipment and Operations. Procedure for Ambulance Mutual-Aid. Suspension of Permit. Emergency Action. Penalty. 551-1. Statement of Policy. It is the policy of the Board of Supervisors that, in the event of need, transportation by a qualified emergency ambulance service is available and accessible to any person within the County, and, in pursuance of this policy, to assure that twenty-four (24) hour around-the-clock availability of such emergency ambulance services be furnished by private, public, volunteer, or subscription providers of same, or any combination of providers thereof, such providers to operate under a regulated official Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System for the County, as established under the guidelines of the State Emergency Medical Services Authority and plans developed by County or the local or regional EMS Agency and approved by the State EMS Authority to insure integration and compatibility with the statewide Emergency Medical Services System. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976)

551-2. Definitions. (a) Advanced Life Support. “Advanced Life Support” means special services designed to provide definitive prehospital emergency medical care, including, but not limited to, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardiac monitoring, cardiac defibrillation, advanced airway management, intravenous therapy, administration of specified drugs and other medicinal preparations, and other specified techniques and procedures administered by authorized personnel under the direct supervision of a base hospital as part of a local EMS system at the scene of an emergency, during transport to an acute care hospital, during interfacility transfer, and while in the emergency department of an acute care hospital, until responsibility is assumed by the emergency or other medical staff of that hospital. (Ord. 2064, § 1, 2/28/1995) (b) Ambulance. “Ambulance” is any privately or publicly owned motor vehicle including aircraft that is specifically designed, constructed and equipped, and is intended to be used for and is maintained or operated for the transportation of patients, which meets any and all state or federal licensing requirements and contains the equipment and supplies necessary for the level of care provided. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/ 1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (c) Ambulance Permit. “Ambulance Permit” means a permit issued by the County certifying an ambulance as having complied with the provisions of this chapter. Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (d) Ambulance Service. “Ambulance service” is that operational service provided by an authorized emergency vehicle, as licensed under the California Vehicle Code and regulated under the California Code of Regulations, together with a crew meeting all qualifications for skills as set forth within the above codes, as well as the Health and Safety Code and this ordinance, including the use of mandatory supplies and equipment to be carried by the vehicle. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2364, § 5, 6/20/2006; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (e) Attendant. “Attendant” means an individual who is, at a minimum, a currently certified EMT-I trained and qualified pursuant to state law and who is responsible for the operation of an ambulance and the care of the patients, whether or not the attendant also serves as driver. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (f) Attendant-Driver. “Attendant-driver” means a person who is qualified as an attendant and a driver. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (g) Basic Life Support. “Basic life support” means emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures which, at a minimum, include recognizing respiratory and cardiac arrest and starting the proper application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to maintain life without invasive techniques until the victim may be transported or until advanced life support is available. For the purpose of this ordinance the minimum personnel level on a basic life support unit shall be EMT-I. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (h) Driver. “Driver” means an individual who drives an ambulance and is, at a minimum, a currently certified EMT-I with a current California ambulance driver’s certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010)

(i) Emergency. “Emergency” means a condition or situation in which an individual has a need for immediate medical attention, or where the potential for such need is perceived by emergency medical personnel or a public safety agency. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (j) EMT-I. “Emergency Medical Technician-I” or “EMT-I” means an individual trained in all facets of basic life support according to standards prescribed by Health and Safety Code § 1798.80 and who has a valid and current certificate. (Ambulance). (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2364, § 5, 6/20/2006; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (k) EMT-II. “Emergency Medical Technician-II” or “EMT-II” means an EMT-I with additional training in limited advanced life support according to standards prescribed by Health and Safety Code § 1797.82 and who has a valid and current certificate. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2364, § 5, 6/20/2006; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (l) Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic. “EMT-P”, “paramedic” or “mobile intensive care paramedic” means an individual who is educated and trained in all elements of prehospital advanced life support whose scope of practice to provide advanced life support is in accordance with the standards prescribed by the State of California, and who has a valid license issued pursuant to Division 2.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. (Ord. 2064, § 1, 2/28/1995; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (m) Financial Records. “Financial records” mean those documents normally relied on by auditors to provide income and expenditure information sufficient to assess the financial status of a business. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/ 1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (n) Health Officer. “Health Officer” means the Humboldt County Health Officer or other designated official. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (o) Limited Advanced Life Support. “Limited advanced life support” means special service designed to provide prehospital emergency medical care limited to techniques and procedures that exceed basic life support but are less than advanced life support and are those procedures specified pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 22, Section 100106. Limited advanced life support providers must be authorized by the local EMS agency. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (p) Local EMS Agency. “Local EMS agency” means the agency, department, or office designated by the Board of Supervisors that is responsible for the administration of emergency medical services in the County. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (q) On Duty Unit. “On Duty Unit” means an ambulance and crew meeting minimum requirements that shall respond to an emergency request for an ambulance and be in route within four (4) minutes 90% of the time, but in no case shall the time period exceed six (6) minutes. (Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (r) Permit Officer. “Permit Officer” means a person designated with that title by the Board of Supervisors. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (s) Patient. “Patient” means an individual who is sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010)

(t) Person. “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or group of individuals acting together for a common purpose, or organization of any kind, including any governmental agency other than the United States. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (u) Personnel Records. “Personnel Records” mean those documents and reports relating to certification status, training and competence of those personnel involved in the emergency response system. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/ 1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) 551-3. Ambulance Service Permit. No person, either as owner, agent or otherwise, shall furnish, operate, conduct, maintain, advertise, or otherwise be engaged in the business or service of the transportation of patients upon the streets, alleys, or any public way or place within Humboldt County, unless s/he holds a currently valid permit for operation of an ambulance service, issued pursuant to this chapter. An ambulance service permit shall allow for emergency and non- emergency transport of patients from a point originating within the permittee’s allowed zone(s) of operation. Upon issuance of an ambulance service permit, the permittee must operate an ambulance service within the allowed zone(s) of operation until the permit expires, is suspended, or is relinquished by the permittee. The permittee shall respond, or arrange for an alternate responder, to all requests for assistance, and shall treat and transport all patients who request or require transport, without regard to the ability of the patient to pay. No such permit shall be required for an ambulance which is: (Ord. 1078, § 1, 04/06/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/07/1986) (a) Rendering assistance to permit holding ambulances in the case of major catastrophe or emergency with which the ambulance services of the County are insufficient or unable to cope; or (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) (b) Operated from a location or headquarters outside the County in order to transport patients who are picked up beyond the limits of Humboldt County to locations within the County; provided, however, that no such outside ambulance shall be used to pick up patients within the County for transportation to locations within the County unless the person, subject to the provisions of § 551-3 of this chapter in respect of such ambulance, holds a currently valid permit issued pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) 551-4. Application for Ambulance Service Permit. (a) Application for an ambulance service permit hereunder shall be made upon such forms as may be prepared or prescribed by the permit officer and shall contain: (Ord. 1078, § 1, 04/06/1976) (1) The name and address of the applicant and of the owner of the ambulance service. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/ 1976) (2) The trade or other fictitious name, if any, under which the applicant does business and proposes to do business. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976)

(3) A resume of the training and experience of the applicant in the transportation and care of patients, management practices and policy, staffing and hiring policies, organizational chart of management staff, and knowledge of and/or involvement in the Humboldt County EMS system. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) (4) A description of each ambulance, including the make, model, year of manufacture, vehicle identification number; current State or Federal Aviation Agency license numbers; the length of time the ambulance has been in use; and the color scheme, insignia, name, monogram or other distinguishing characteristics to be used to designate applicant’s ambulance. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976) (5) The County zones within which the ambulance service desires to operate. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) (6) Such other information as the permit officer shall deem reasonably necessary to a fair determination of compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976) (7) An accompanying permit fee as established by the Board of Supervisors in the County Fee Schedule. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (8) Proof of insurance coverage, as specified in Section 551-7. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) (b) Applications shall be filed with the permit officer who shall, within fourteen (14) days after receipt of a completed application, complete such investigation as s/he deems necessary and submit a recommendation regarding the permit to the Board of Supervisors. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976) (c) The Board of Supervisors may issue a permit hereunder to an ambulance service applicant, to be valid for a period of one (1) year, unless earlier suspended, revoked or terminated, if it finds: (Ord. 1078, § 1, 04/06/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/07/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (1) That the required equipment and the premises designated in the application of each ambulance to be used have been certified by the CHP and/or Health Officer pursuant to Section 551-9. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/ 1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (2) That only duly licensed and/or certified drivers, attendants, and attendant-drivers are employed in such capacities. In the case of air ambulances, pilots have been trained in standard First Aid and CPR and are currently certified as instrument rated. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/ 12/2010) (3) That all the requirements of this chapter and all other applicable laws have been met. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/ 6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) (d) Applications for renewal of an existing permit shall be approved when the Board of Supervisors finds that the provisions of Sections 551-4(a) through (e) and 551-7 have been met. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/ 7/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010)

(e) Each permit issued shall authorize operation of the permittee’s ambulance service only within the County zones or sub-zones designated in the permit. County zones shall be established by the Board of Supervisors, upon recommendation of the permit officer. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) 551-5. Standards for Ambulance Service Permit. (a) Each ambulance used by an ambulance service, at all times when in use as such, shall: (Ord. 1078, § 1, 04/06/ 1976) (1) Be suitable for the transportation of patients from the standpoint of health, sanitation and safety, and be maintained in suitable premisesP; (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (2) Contain equipment in proper and good condition conforming with the standards, requirements and regulations provided for herein, or by State or Federal laws, or, with respect to air ambulances, such equipment as is required by the Permit Officer; and (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (3) Comply with all applicable laws relating to health, sanitation, and safety. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (4) Be insured pursuant to § 551-7 of this Code. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) (b) Each ambulance, its equipment, the premises designated in the application, and those records relating to the maintenance and operations, including personnel and financial records, shall be open to inspection by the Health Officer or his/her designated representatives during business hours of operation. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (c) No official entry made upon a permit may be defaced, removed or obliterated. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976) 551-6. Ambulance Service Rates. No provider, driver or attendant of any ambulance having a permit issued by the County shall fix, charge, or collect for ambulance service a rate or tariff more than the rate or tariff fixed in the following manner, and all providers of ambulances shall take such action as necessary to cause rates or tariffs for the ambulances owned or operated by them to be fixed in the following manner: (Ord. 1078, § 1, 04/06/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/07/1986) (a) Flat Rate, Zone, or Special Service Rate Schedule. All owners or providers of ambulances shall operate on a flat rate or zone basis, or time, mileage or special service basis, or a combination thereof, and shall file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors reasonable and uniform rates or a schedule of charges. Such rates or schedule of charges shall be reviewed and approved by the Board of Supervisors before becoming effective. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/ 6/1976) (b) Review by Board of Supervisors. All rates or the schedules of charges established shall remain effective and shall not be amended or varied from except with the consent of, or by the order of, the Board of Supervisors, and the Board from time to time may review such rates or schedule of charges, and may, in its discretion, require the provider to substantiate by factual evidence and auditable financial records the reasonableness and uniformity of such rates or schedule of charges, and may, based upon its findings on the question of reasonableness and uniformity, order changes which shall be complied with. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2364, § 5, 6/20/2006) 551-7. Standards for Ambulance Service Liability Insurance. (a) No ambulance service permit shall be issued under this chapter, nor shall such permit be valid after issuance, nor shall any ambulance service be operated in the County unless there is at all times in force and effect insurance coverage, issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of California, for each and every ambulance owned or operated by or for the applicant or permittee, providing for the payment of damages. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 04/06/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/07/1986) (1) For injury to or death of individuals in accidents resulting from any cause for which the owner of said vehicle would be liable on account of liability imposed on him/her by law, regardless of whether the ambulance was being driven by the owner or his/her agent, in the amount established by the County Risk Manager; and (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) (2) For the loss of or damage to the property of another, including personal property, under like circumstances, in such sums and under such terms as may be required in regulations promulgated by the permit officer in the amount established by the County Risk Manager. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) (b) The County Risk Manager shall establish the aforesaid amounts of insurance by January 1st of each year for the permit year commencing on July 1st, to afford each ambulance provider six months to obtain the necessary insurance, or to seek review of said insurance requirements by the Board of Supervisors. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/ 1986) (c) Proof of issuance of said insurance shall be submitted to the County Risk Manager for approval prior to the issuance of each ambulance service permit. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) 551-8. Duties of Health Officer. The Health Officer is responsible for oversight and compliance of ambulance providers to all sections of this ordinance. If an individual or entity has concerns about an ambulance provider not complying with any section of this ordinance or the local EMS Agency policies and procedures, they are to complete the North Coast EMS Case Review Form. After review of this form by North Coast EMS, if it is determined the concern is directly related to this ordinance, it will be referred to the Health Officer for review and follow-up. (Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010)

551-9. Standards for Ambulance Equipment and Operations. (a) All ambulances shall be inspected for vehicle equipment as required by the California Highway Patrol. The Health Officer may also inspect all ambulances for compliance with local standards, if any. (Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/ 2010) (b) Required equipment in each Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ground ambulance shall include the equipment required in North Coast EMS Policy and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Article 12, Section 1103.2, and in addition: (Ord. 1078, § 1, 04/06/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/07/1986; Ord. 2064; 02/28/1995; Ord. 2364, § 5, 06/20/2006; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (1) Safety equipment -seat belts shall be provided for the driver and passenger seats. -controlled heating and air conditioning equipment. (2) Whenever patients with known or suspected communicable disease have been transported, the patient compartment and all interior surfaces including fixed equipment shall be thoroughly cleansed with soap, water and disinfectant. Supplies such as pillows, blankets, and linens should be autoclaved. (Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (3) A mobile radio capable of transmitting and receiving medical radio frequencies as specified by the Humboldt County Administrative Officer or his/her designee and maintained in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. The Mobile radio must be of public safety quality, and of a FCC Type Acceptance standard approved by the Humboldt County Administrative Officer or his/her designee. (Ord. 2364, § 5, 6/20/2006; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (c) Zone boundaries and base station location are shown on the attached table: NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST BASE STATION LOCATION Zone #1 North Humboldt County Line Redwood Creek Bridge Highway 299 and School House Peak on Bald Hills Road Indianola Cutoff (includes intersections with Hwy. 101 & Old Arcata Rd. and up to 1699 block of Peninsula Drive in Manila) Pacific Ocean Arcata and McKinleyville

NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST BASE STATION LOCATION Zone #2 East Humboldt County Line Humboldt County Line Redwood Creek Bridge Hwy. 299 School House Peak on Bald Hills Road Hoopa or Willow Creek Zone #3 Central Indianola Cutoff (up to intersections with Hwy. 101 & Old Arcata Rd. and up to 1700 block of Peninsula Drive in Manila) Showers Pass Hookton Road Highway 101 Pacific Ocean Eureka Zone #4 South Fortuna Sub-Zone Hookton Road & Hwy. 101 Showers Pass Humboldt County Line Dyerville Bridge & Hwy. 101 & Alderpoint Road 7 miles South of SR 36 Pacific Ocean Fortuna Garberville Sub-Zone Dyerville Bridge & Hwy. 101 & Alderpoint Blocksburg Road 7 miles South of SR 36 Humboldt County Line Mattole/ Ettersburg Road at Ettersberg Bridge~Humboldt County Line Pacific Ocean Garberville (Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (d) Minimum staffing requirements: Zone On duty On Duty *ALS Units **BLS Units

1 - North

2 ALS

2 - East

1 ALS 1 BLS

Zone On duty On Duty *ALS Units **BLS Units

3 - Central

2 ALS

4 - South Fortuna Sub-zone

2 ALS Garberville Sub-zone 1 ALS *ALS - Advanced Life Support **BLS - Basic Life Support (Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) 551-10. Procedure for Ambulance Mutual-Aid. (a) It is the responsibility of each zone provider to arrange ambulance coverage: (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/07/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (1) When the demand for ambulances exceeds the availability or is needed to maintain minimum staffing requirements. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) (2) Instances applicable include, but are not limited to, multiple simultaneous requests, a Mass Casualty Incident at two or more scenes, or equipment failure. If, for any reason, a provider cannot dispatch a unit within 15 minutes of receipt of a call, the provider shall arrange for response by the closest available unit and inform the requesting party of the delay. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (b) Each zone provider shall have on file a current letter of agreement subject to County approval with the adjacent zone provider(s) that specifies the commitment to assist upon request. Copies of the agreement shall be sent to the Health Officer and North Coast Emergency Medical Services. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (c) All ambulance requests will be directed to the zone provider in which the activity is occurring. If the respective zone ambulance demand request is greater than zone ambulance availability, said provider, based upon the mutual-aid agreement, shall request assistance from the adjacent zone provider(s). Assistance by the adjacent zone provider shall take into consideration the activity level of the assisting zone provider. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/ 1986; Ord. 2364, § 5, 6/20/2006; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (d) Failure to provide assistance when requested may be reported by the requesting zone provider in writing within three days of the incident to North Coast Emergency Medical Services and the Health Officer. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010)

(e) The Health Officer and North Coast Emergency Medical Services shall be notified any time the mutual aid agreement is modified, renewed, or canceled. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) 551-11. Suspension of Permit. (a) A permit issued hereunder may be suspended by the Board of Supervisors, upon recommendation of the permit officer, for failure of the permittee to comply and to maintain compliance with, or for his/her violation of, any applicable provisions of this chapter, or of regulations promulgated hereunder. Prior to making any such recommendation, the permit officer shall give written notice to the permittee of any noncompliance. The notice shall state that, unless there is compliance within ten (10) days after receipt of the notice, the permit officer will recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the permit be suspended. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) (b) The period of suspension shall continue until such time as the Board of Supervisors determines that the noncompliance has been remedied. Repeated suspensions of a permit shall be sufficient ground for revocation of a permit by the Board of Supervisors. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 2439, § 1, 10/12/2010) (c) A permit issued hereunder may be suspended or revoked by the Board of Supervisors if a citizen complaint or a Court audit reveals that unauthorized charges have been made and that the permittee has made unauthorized charges. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) (d) Upon receipt of notice of suspension or revocation of an ambulance service permit hereunder, such ambulance service shall cease operations as such. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) 551-12. Emergency Action. The permit officer may reduce the period of time for compliance under a suspension or revocation notice to no less than twenty-four (24) hours when he/she makes written preliminary findings that such action is necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare. When, as a result of such an emergency proceeding a permit is suspended or revoked, the permittee may request an additional hearing before the Board of Supervisors at which the permittee will have the burden of establishing renewed compliance justifying reinstatement of the permit. Such additional hearing will be commenced within seven (7) days of the permittee’s request. The request for, or the scheduling of, an additional hearing shall not stay operation of the suspension or revocation order. (Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986; Ord. 2364, § 5, 6/20/2006) 551-13. Penalty. Any person violating or failing to comply with any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined an amount not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars

($500.00) or be imprisoned for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, or be both so fined and imprisoned, for each offense. (Ord. 1078, § 1, 4/6/1976; Ord. 1755, § 1, 10/7/1986) § 561-1. § 561-2. § 561-3. § 561-4. § 561-5. § 561-6. § 561-7. § 561-8. § 561-9. § 561-10. § 561-11. § 561-12.