Sec. 5. (a) The department of homeland security may waive any rule adopted by the commission under this article for:
(1) a person who provides emergency ambulance service;
(2) an emergency medical technician;
(3) an advanced emergency medical technician;
(4) a paramedic; or
(5) an ambulance;
when operating from a location in an adjoining state by contract with an Indiana unit of government to provide ambulance or medical services to patients who are picked up or treated in Indiana.
(b) The department of homeland security may waive any rule, including a rule establishing a fee adopted by the commission under this article, for a person who submits facts demonstrating that:
(1) compliance with the rule will impose an undue hardship on the person; and
(2) either:
(A) noncompliance with the rule; or
(B) compliance with an alternative requirement approved by the department of homeland security;
will not jeopardize the quality of patient care. However, the department of homeland security may not waive a rule that sets forth educational requirements for a person regulated under this article.
(c) A waiver granted under subsection (b)(2)(B) is conditioned upon compliance with the alternative requirement approved under subsection (b).
(d) The department of homeland security shall establish an expiration date for any waiver that is granted.
(e) The department of homeland security may renew a waiver if the person makes the same demonstration required for the original waiver.
(f) The commission is the ultimate authority for orders issued under this section.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-12(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.205-2003, SEC.23; P.L.77-2012, SEC.25; P.L.249-2019, SEC.12; P.L.170-2022, SEC.27.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 31. Emergency Medical Services
Chapter 3. Certification Requirements for the Provision of Emergency Medical Services
16-31-3-0.5. "Nontransporting Emergency Medical Services Vehicle"
16-31-3-1. Certification or License Required
16-31-3-2. Standards for Certification and Licensure
16-31-3-3. Exceptions to Certification or Licensure Requirement
16-31-3-5. Waiver of Rules; Requirements; Waiver Expiration; Renewal; Orders
16-31-3-7. Withholding of Certificate or License
16-31-3-8. Applications for Certificates and Licenses
16-31-3-9. Duration of Certificate or License
16-31-3-10. Renewal of Certificates and Licenses; Conditions
16-31-3-11. Certificates and Licenses Nonassignable and Nontransferable
16-31-3-14.5. Denial or Permanent Revocation for Conviction of Specified Crimes
16-31-3-16. Misrepresentation of Certification or Licensure; Penalty
16-31-3-17. Violation; Penalty
16-31-3-18. Advanced Life Support; Scope
16-31-3-20. Advanced Life Support Services Development; Licensure Requirements for Paramedics; Rules
16-31-3-21. Persons Permitted to Perform Advanced Life Support
16-31-3-22. Advanced Life Support Certification; Exemptions; Offenses
16-31-3-23. Administration of Epinephrine by a Certified Emergency Medical Technician
16-31-3-23.5. Use of Overdose Intervention Drugs; Prescription, Drug Order, or Protocol
16-31-3-23.7. Administration of an Overdose Intervention Drug; Report
16-31-3-24. Authority for Implementation of Certification Program for Emergency Services Personnel
16-31-3-25. Tactical Emergency Medicine Provider; Qualifications; Rules