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(c) Any change of ownership of a franchised ambulance service without the prior, written approval of the County shall terminate the franchise and shall require a new application and a new franchise in conformance with all the requirements of this Article as upon original franchising. (d) No franchise may be sold, assigned, mortgaged or otherwise transferred without the prior, written approval of the County and a finding of conformance with all requirements of this Article as upon original franchising. Each franchised ambulance service, its equipment and the premises designated in the application and all records relating to maintenance and operations shall be open to inspection by the State, the County or their designated representatives. Sec. 10-96.- Standards for vehicles and equipment. Vehicles and equipment shall be maintained and in compliance at all times as required by law and permitted by the North Carolina State Office of Emergency Medical Services. Sec. 10-97.- Insurance (a) No ambulance franchise shall be issued under this Article, nor shall such franchise be valid after issuance, nor shall any ambulance be operated in the County unless there is at all times in full force and effect insurance coverage, issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State, for each and every ambulance owned and/or operated by or for the ambulance service providing for the payment of damages as follows: (1) At least $1,000,000.00 for injury to or death of individuals in accidents resulting from any cause for which the owner of the vehicle would be liable on account of liability imposed on him by law, regardless of whether the ambulance was being driven by the owner or his agent; and (2) At least $1,000,000.00 for the loss of or damage to the property of another, including personal property, under like circumstances, in sums as may be required by the state or as approved by the county. (3) At least $6,000,000.00 beyond the $1,000,000.00 for each of the requirements listed herein. (4) At Least $2,000,000.00 per occurrence for professional liability coverage covering all EMTs, Paramedics, First Responders, medical director(s), assistant medical directors, and all staff resulting in any bodily injury or personal injury resulting from the rendering or failure to render services pursuant to this Article. (5) Franchisee must annually supply a certificate of insurance for all requirements contained within this section. Additionally, franchisee must immediately notify the county if franchisee's insurance lapses for any reason. (b) A Franchisee shall indemnify and hold harmless the County for everything under this Article. Unless the County has provided prior, written approve, the Franchisee shall name the County as additional insured. Sec. 10-98.- Rates and charges.