02-09-19: DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED FOR OPERATION:

   (1)   District Authorization Required: It shall be unlawful for any person, as owner, agent, or otherwise, to conduct or operate an ambulance, ambulance service or medical transfers within Canyon County unless authorized by the district. Such authorization shall be made by resolution of the board unless otherwise set forth in this article or its subsequent amendment(s). Any such authorization shall also meet the requirements IDAPA 16.02.03 and its subsequent amendment(s). This is not intended to interfere with any quick response unit (nontransport agencies) or rural fire district operating within the district.

   (2)   Exemptions: The district authorization requirement shall not apply to the following:

      A.    An ambulance or ambulance service currently operated by an agency of the United States, an agency of the state of Idaho, or any political subdivision of the state of Idaho, within their jurisdictional boundaries on or before October 1, 2003, and including any annexations to any political subdivision of the state of Idaho, described above, occurring after October 1, 2003.

      B.    An ambulance which, at the request of the district, is rendering assistance to the district in the event of a major catastrophe or emergency in which the district seeks assistance from other resources.

      C.    A quick response unit/nontransport agency which, at the request of the district, is rendering assistance to the district in the event of a major catastrophe or emergency in which the district seeks assistance from other resources.

      D.    An ambulance operated from a location or headquarters outside of Canyon County which transports patients picked up outside of Canyon County to locations within Canyon County.

      E.    An ambulance used solely for educational purposes which do not include transporting patients or rendering of emergency medical service.

      F.    Aircraft of any type, fixed wing or helicopter. (Ord. 03-013, 12-11-2003)