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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
For the purpose of establishing, operating and maintaining the emergency medical services communications system, the board may enter into contracts with any state agency, and any such agency is authorized to contract for such purpose with the board. The board also may enter into contracts or other agreements with any city, county, township, fire district or hospital district, or any person, firm or corporation for the establishment of an emergency medical services communications system or the establishment or operation of any part thereof including placement, operation and maintenance of equipment. In accordance with the authority of the executive chief information technology officer under K.S.A. 75-4709, and amendments thereto, all contracts entered into by the board under this section shall be subject to approval by the executive chief information technology officer.
Any contract or agreement for the placement or operation of equipment with any ambulance service shall provide that the person, firm, corporation or municipality operating such ambulance service shall maintain such equipment in accordance with terms and conditions established by the board. The contracts, agreements or contracts for the placement of equipment in medical communication centers shall provide that such equipment shall only be used for the purpose of operating the emergency medical services communications system and that the board or the board's designated agent may inspect such equipment at any time. Ownership of any such equipment shall remain with the state and any contracts for the placement of such equipment may be withdrawn or canceled at any time, at the option of the board and the executive chief information technology officer under K.S.A. 75-4709, and amendments thereto.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 65. Public Health § 65-6139. Same; contracts with state agencies or political subdivisions; requirements; equipment to remain property of state - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-65-public-health/ks-st-sect-65-6139/
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