Sec. 28-7. - Provider agreement required.

(a)

Any EMS entity providing advanced life support, ambulance service, or other EMS services requiring LEMSA authorization or approval in accordance with California Health and Safety Code or California Code of Regulations or this chapter within the county shall secure a provider agreement from the LEMSA specifying terms and conditions for the services to be provided unless exempted by this chapter.

(1)

Operators of BLS, CCT and air ambulances shall enter into provider agreements for the level of service per the requirements of their ambulance service provider permit.

(2)

Paramedic service provider agreements as required by CCR Title 22 section 100168 shall be considered provider agreements for the purpose of this chapter and, if applicable, meet the requirements of an ambulance service provider permit.

(b)

Exemptions:

(1)

Non-transport public EMS entities are exempt from the requirement to secure a provider agreement with the LEMSA except where specific LEMSA authorizations for EMS scope of practice are required by California Health and Safety Code and/or California Code of Regulations.

(2)

City and special districts operating ALS ambulance services pursuant to Section 1797.201 are exempt from the requirement to secure a provider agreement with the LEMSA.

(3)

EMS Entities exempted from the requirement to enter in agreements by 28-7 (2)(a) and (b) are nonetheless required to comply with all LEMSA policies and Sections 28-19, 28-20 and 28-21 of this chapter shall apply.

(Ord. No. 6294, § I, 11-12-2019)