Sec. 20948.
(1) A local governmental unit or combination of local governmental units may operate an ambulance operation or a nontransport prehospital life support operation, or contract with a person to furnish any of those services for the use and benefit of its residents, and may pay for any or all of the cost from available funds. A local governmental unit may receive state or federal funds or private funds for the purpose of providing emergency medical services.
(2) A local governmental unit that operates an ambulance operation or a nontransport prehospital life support operation or is a party to a contract or an interlocal agreement may defray any or all of its share of the cost by either or both of the following methods:
(a) Collection of fees for services.
(b) Special assessments created, levied, collected, and annually determined pursuant to a procedure conforming as nearly as possible to the procedure set forth in section 1 of Act No. 33 of the Public Acts of 1951, being section 41.801 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. This procedure does not prohibit the right of referendum set forth under Act No. 33 of the Public Acts of 1951, being sections 41.801 to 41.811 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(3) A local governmental unit may enact an ordinance regulating ambulance operations, nontransport prehospital life support operations, or medical first response services. The standards and procedures established under the ordinance shall not be in conflict with or less stringent than those required under this part or the rules promulgated under this part.
History: Add. 1990, Act 179, Imd. Eff. July 2, 1990 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of licensing and regulatory affairs relative to registration, licensing, or regulation of professional occupations arising from part 209 of the public health code, including board, commission, council, or similar entity providing regulation of health professionals under part 209 of article 17 of the public health code to department of health and human services, see E.R.O. No. 2017-3, compiled at MCL 333.26254.Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 17 - Facilities and Agencies (333.20101...333.22260)
368-1978-17-209 - Part 209 Emergency Medical Services (333.20901...333.20979)
Section 333.20902 - Definitions; a to D.
Section 333.20904 - Definitions; E.
Section 333.20906 - Definitions; L, M.
Section 333.20908 - Definitions; N to V.
Section 333.20910 - Powers and Duties of Department.
Section 333.20911 - Repealed. 2006, Act 582, Eff. Dec. 31, 2009.
Section 333.20912 - Duties of Department With Regard to Educational Programs and Services.
Section 333.20916 - State Emergency Medical Services Coordination Committee; Duties.
Section 333.20917 - Repealed. 2000, Act 440, Eff. July 1, 2004.
Section 333.20921c - Ambulance Operation; Patient Request; Right to Land.
Section 333.20925 - Emergency Transportation of Police Dog; Allow Under Certain Conditions.
Section 333.20927 - Nontransport Prehospital Life Support Operation; Duties; Prohibitions.
Section 333.20932 - Aircraft Transport Operation; Duties; Prohibitions.
Section 333.20932b - Aircraft Transport Operation; Patient Request; Right to Land.
Section 333.20939 - Spontaneous Use of Vehicle Under Exceptional Circumstances; Written Report.
Section 333.20948 - Operations and Services Furnished by Local Governmental Unit; Costs; Ordinance.
Section 333.20952 - Temporary License.
Section 333.20954 - Renewal License; Renewal Fees; Procedures for Late Renewal; Volunteers.
Section 333.20956 - Provision of Life Support; Limitation; Authorized Techniques.
Section 333.20961 - Reciprocity.
Section 333.20963 - Radio Communications; Compliance.
Section 333.20965 - Immunity From Liability.
Section 333.20969 - Objection to Treatment or Transportation.
Section 333.20973 - Emergency Medical Services to and Cooperative Agreements With Other States.
Section 333.20975 - Rules Generally.
Section 333.20977 - Rules Considered as Rescinded; Exceptions.