Sec. 28-20. - Immediate suspension or revocation of permit.

(a)

Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, and except as otherwise specifically provided by state law, an enforcement officer may immediately suspend or revoke a permit or provider agreement if the enforcement officer determines that there is an immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare.

(1)

The enforcement officer shall serve the EMS entity within forty-eight (48) hours of the suspension or revocation, written notice of the grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation. An EMS entity may appeal the suspension or revocation by filing a written notice to request a hearing before the hearing officer.

(2)

If a hearing is requested, it shall be conducted in accordance with Section 28-21.

(Ord. No. 6294, § I, 11-12-2019)