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Utah Code Title 11. Cities, Counties, and Local Taxing Units § 11-48-103. Provision of 911 ambulance services in municipalities and counties

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The governing body of each municipality and county shall, subject to Title 53, Chapter 2d, Part 5, Ambulance and Paramedic Providers, ensure at least a minimum level of 911 ambulance services are provided:

(a) within the territorial limits of the municipality or county;

(b) by a ground ambulance provider, licensed by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services under Title 53, Chapter 2d, Part 5, Ambulance and Paramedic Providers; and

(c) in accordance with rules established by the Trauma System and Emergency Medical Services Committee under Section 53-2d-105.

(2) A municipality or county may:

(a) subject to Subsection (3), maintain and support 911 ambulance services for the municipality's or county's own jurisdiction; or

(b) contract to:

(i) provide 911 ambulance services to any county, municipal corporation, special district, special service district, interlocal entity, private corporation, nonprofit corporation, state agency, or federal agency;

(ii) receive 911 ambulance services from any county, municipal corporation, special district, special service district, interlocal entity, private corporation, nonprofit corporation, state agency, or federal agency;

(iii) jointly provide 911 ambulance services with any county, municipal corporation, special district, special service district, interlocal entity, private corporation, nonprofit corporation, state agency, or federal agency; or

(iv) contribute toward the support of 911 ambulance services in any county, municipal corporation, special district, special service district, interlocal entity, private corporation, nonprofit corporation, state agency, or federal agency in return for 911 ambulance services.

(3)(a) A municipality or county that maintains and supports 911 ambulance services for the municipality's or county's own jurisdiction under Subsection (2)(a) shall obtain a license as a ground ambulance provider from the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services under Title 53, Chapter 2d, Part 5, Ambulance and Paramedic Providers.

(b)Sections 53-2d-505 through 53-2d-505.3 do not apply to a license described in Subsection (3)(a).

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