LAC 48:I.6009. Service Areas [Formerly §6007]

A. An ambulance service/provider's service area is that territory which the ambulance service/provider renders services, has vehicles posted or domiciled, and is legally authorized by the local governing body(ies) to provide services. B. Upon initial application, an applicant for an EMS license shall declare his service area in writing. The department may require the applicant to provide a map of the service area. The applicant shall also provide copies of all necessary local licenses and permits to operate within the service area, or other legal clearances. C. Expansion of Service Area. If an ambulance service/provider intends to expand into additional service areas, such notice shall be given to the department at least 72 hours in advance. 1. This notification must include: a. a description of the territory added; b. the unit numbers and vehicle identification numbers of vehicles assigned to the area; and c. the address and telephone number of any substations within the designated service area. 2. The ambulance service/provider shall also provide a copy of all necessary local permits and licenses or other legal clearances. D. Withdrawal from Service Area. If an ambulance service withdraws from a territory, it must notify the department at least 30 days in advance. The ambulance service must provide the department with evidence that it has notified the appropriate local authorities that it will no longer serve as an ambulance service/ provider in the area.