§ 45-42. Insurance; limits; termination.

Each ambulance service provider shall obtain and keep in force, at its own expense, during the term of its Provider Agreement and EOA Agreement, if applicable, insurance coverage, in amounts not less than those set forth in LEMSA application requirements or in the case of an EOA, the contract negotiated between LEMSA and the provider.

(a)

The Provider Agreement and/or EOA Agreement shall be deemed automatically suspended during any period when such insurance is not in full force and effect.

(b)

Said insurance shall contain coverage expressly recognizing the indemnification obligations assumed by the ambulance services or applicant in accordance with the EMRO, but shall not be construed to limit in any manner the amount of an ambulance service provider's liability thereunder.

(c)

Said insurance coverages described above shall expressly name the County of Butte, its Board of Supervisors, agents, officers and employees as additional insureds.

(d)

Said insurance shall not be subject to cancellation, reduction or material alteration without sixty (60) days prior written notice to the LEMSA. Any reduction or material alterations in insurance coverage or change in carriers will be reported by the LEMSA to the Health Director.

(e)

Each ambulance placed in operation by the service shall be included within the scope of the required insurance coverage and limits.

(f)

Upon receipt of any notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of an insurance policy, the LEMSA may immediately order the ambulance service Provider to cease service in Butte County and to surrender and terminate any Provider Agreement or EOA Agreement issued pursuant to the EMRO. Nothing contained herein prohibits the Provider from appealing the action of the LEMSA Executive Director in the manner specified in section 45-52(b).

(Ord. No. 4057, § 1, 5-21-13)