LAC 48:I.6021. License Renewal [Formerly §6015]

A. An ambulance service license must be renewed annually. B. An ambulance service seeking a renewal of its license shall: 1. access the renewal application electronically on the Bureau of EMS Information Management System at least 45 days prior to license expiration; 2. complete all forms and attachments and submit to the department at least 15 days prior to license expiration; and 3. electronically submit the current annual licensing fees using the Bureau of EMS Information Management System a. An application is not considered to have been submitted unless the licensing fees are received. 4. submit any changes in medical protocols, if made since the last license renewal. C. The department may issue a full renewal license to an existing licensed ambulance service/provider that is in substantial compliance with all applicable federal, state departmental and local statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and fees. The license shall be valid until the expiration date shown on the license, unless the license is revoked, suspended, denied, or modified. D. Failure to submit a completed license renewal application to the department prior to the expiration of the current license, or prior to the expiration of deadlines established by the department, shall result in the voluntary non-renewal of the license. E. There is no appeal opportunity afforded to an ambulance service/provider for the voluntary non-renewal of an ambulance service/provider license. F. The renewal of a license does not in any manner affect any sanction, civil monetary penalty, or other action imposed by the department against the ambulance service/provider.