Sec. 28-19. - Suspension and revocation of permits or provider agreements.

(a)

Any permit issued or provider agreement may be suspended or revoked for good cause by an enforcement officer. "Good cause" for the purpose of this section, means a violation of state law, a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, a violation of LEMSA policy, a violation of any condition of such permit or agreement, or failure to make payment of the required fee to the department.

(b)

The following practices will be utilized during a revocation or suspension:

(1)

Whenever an enforcement officer finds that an EMS entity is not operating in compliance with their permit or provider agreement, a written notice to comply shall be issued to the EMS entity. If the entity fails to comply within fifteen (15) days of the notice, the enforcement officer shall issue a second written notice to comply describing the acts or omissions with which the EMS entity is charged and informing them of their right to request a hearing.

(2)

At any time within a fifteen-day period after service of such notice, the EMS entity may request a hearing before the hearing officer to show cause why the permit or provider agreement should not be suspended or revoked.

(3)

A failure to request a hearing within fifteen (15) days shall be deemed a waiver of a right to such a hearing.

(4)

Any hearing provided for in this section shall be conducted in accordance with Section 28-21.

(5)

A permit or Provider Agreement may be reinstated or a new one (1) issued if the LEMSA determines that the conditions that prompted the suspension or revocation no longer exist.

(Ord. No. 6294, § I, 11-12-2019)