§ 45-32. Emergency modification of exclusive operating areas.

The LEMSA may modify, enlarge, divide, overlap or otherwise apportion Exclusive Operating Areas and service areas on a temporary basis at any time for any length of time not to exceed thirty (30) days upon any of the following conditions or occurrences:

(a)

A labor action disrupting or ending ambulance service in all or part of such areas.

(b)

The closing, bankruptcy or dissolution of an ambulance service company, disrupting or ending ambulance service by that company in all or part of such areas.

(c)

Any other circumstance which disrupts or ends ambulance service in all or part of such areas and occurs without sufficient notice to allow Board action.

(d)

Suspension, revocation or termination of an ambulance service Provider Agreement under this chapter. Upon request of the LEMSA or Health Director under this section, an ambulance service Provider shall cooperate fully and assume on a temporary basis service responsibility in its expanded areas. Such service shall not be a violation of this article or the Provider Agreement for the EOA.

(Ord. No. 4057, § 1, 5-21-13)