ORDINANCE - Chapter 10 Emergency Services Adopted 8-16-21

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Medical responder means an individual who has completed an educational program in emergency medical care and first aid approved by the Department and has been credentialed as a medical responder by the Department. Nonemergency transportation service means the operation of an ambulance for any purpose other than an emergency. Office of Emergency Services means the County's office of emergency services. The Emergency Services Director serves as the department director and the department's mission is to develop and maintain a comprehensive emergency management program in order to reduce or eliminate the vulnerability of citizens to natural and/or man-made hazards and to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies, if they arise. Operator means a person in actual physical control of an ambulance which is in motion or which has the engine running. Owner means a legal entity, authorized to do business in the State of North Carolina by the Secretary of State, which owns and operates an ambulance service. Patient means an individual who is sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless where some medical assistance is anticipated, may be needed, or delivered. Person means any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation or organization of any kind, including any government agency other than the United States. Rescue means situations where the victim cannot escape an area through the normal exit or under his/her own power. State means the State of North Carolina. Cross reference—Definitions generally, § 1-2. Sec. 10-62.- Penalties for violation of Article. Violations of this Article, or the terms of any franchise granted under this Article, shall be a misdemeanor as provided by State law. Each such violation shall also subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of$500.00 for each separate breach of the franchise or violation of this Article. Any civil penalty must be paid within ten days after the hearing on the citation has been held as provided in this Article. If not paid, the penalty may be recovered by the County as provided by State law. If the civil penalty is not paid within ten days, the County may suspend or revoke the franchise. Sec. 10-63.- Inspections to ensure compliance. The County may inspect a Franchisee's records, premises and equipment at any time in order to ensure compliance with this Article and any franchise granted under this Article. Sec. 10-64.- Territorial jurisdiction.