ARSD 44:05:04:25. Replacement or addition of ground ambulance

If an ambulance service purchases, leases, or rents a new or used ground ambulance for the purpose of replacing an ambulance or adding to an existing fleet, the ambulance service must notify the department within five business days of the ambulance being ready for service. The department shall then inspect the ambulance within twenty business days of notification for compliance with chapter 44:05:04. The ambulance service may use the ground ambulance, if fully equipped pursuant to chapter 44:05:04, prior to the department's inspection.