Md. Code Regs. 30.09.04.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 30.09.04.05 - Application for Commercial Ambulance License

A. An applicant for a commercial ambulance license shall submit a completed application to SOCALR on the required form.

B. A completed application shall contain:

(1) The following information about the commercial ambulance service:

(a) Name,

(b) Mailing address,

(c) Phone number, and

(d) Facsimile number;

(2) The following information about the ambulance:

(a) For ground ambulances:

(i) The unit designation number assigned to each commercial ambulance by the commercial ambulance service for operational purposes,

(ii) The license plate number,

(iii) The state issuing the license plates,

(iv) If the license plates are temporary, the issuance and expiration dates of the temporary license plates,

(v) The vehicle identification number (VIN) issued by the chassis manufacturer,

(vi) The year of manufacture of the ambulance chassis, and

(vii) The color scheme, insignia, trademark, monogram, name, or other distinguishing characteristics used to designate the ambulance;

(b) For air ambulances:

(i) The unit designation number assigned to each air ambulance by the commercial ambulance service for operational purposes,

(ii) The FAA registration number, and

(iii) The make, model, and year of manufacture;

(3) The signatures of:

(a) If a sole proprietorship, the owner,

(b) If a partnership, all general partners,

(c) If a corporation, a duly authorized corporate official accompanied by a certified corporate resolution authorizing the execution, or

(d) If a limited liability company, an authorized individual.

C. The applicant shall pay the required fees.

D. The applicant shall submit with the application the following documents for each ground ambulance to be licensed:

(1) A copy of the motor vehicle registration certificate;

(2) A copy of the "Application for Approval of Emergency Vehicles" approved by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration;

(3) A certificate of motor vehicle liability insurance required under Regulation .06 of this chapter which lists the vehicle by the vehicle identification number (VIN) number; and

(4) A copy of:

(a) If the ambulance is 1 year old or older, the inspection certificate required by Education Article, § 13-515(c)(2)(iii), Annotated Code of Maryland, together with a copy of the inspection report; or

(b) If the ambulance is less than 1 year old, the certificate of origin issued by the vehicle manufacturer which includes:

(i) Manufacturer's vehicle identification number (VIN),

(ii) Manufacturer's name,

(iii) General description of the body,

(iv) Vehicle make,

(v) Vehicle model, and

(vi) Year manufactured.

E. The applicant shall submit with the application the following documents for each air ambulance the service intends to operate in Maryland:

(1) Proof of adequate insurance; and

(2) A copy of the FAA air worthiness certification.

F. Before the license is granted, the commercial ambulance service shall notify SOCALR of any changes to the information in the application which occur after the application is submitted.

Md. Code Regs. 30.09.04.05

Regulations .05, Eligibility, Application, and License Renewal, adopted effective January 10, 2000 (26:27 Md. R. 2017)
Regulation .05 amended effective October 15, 2004 (31:20 Md. R. 1486)