131E-161. Violation declared misdemeanor.
It shall be the responsibility of the EMS provider to ensure that the ambulance operation complies with the provisions of this Article and all rules adopted for this Article. Upon the violation of any part of this Article or any rule adopted under authority of this Article, the Department shall have the power to deny, revoke, or suspend the permits of all vehicles owned or operated by the violator. The operation of an ambulance without a valid permit or after a permit has been denied, suspended, or revoked or without appropriate credentialed staffing as required by G.S. 131E-158, shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1967, c. 343, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, s. 128; 1983, c. 775, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 964; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 1997-443, s. 11A.129F; 2001-210, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 131E - Health Care Facilities and Services
Article 7 - Regulation of Emergency Medical Services.
§ 131E-155.1 - EMS Provider License required.
§ 131E-156 - Permit required to operate ambulance.
§ 131E-157 - Standards for equipment; inspection of equipment and supplies required for ambulances.
§ 131E-158 - Credentialed personnel required; temporary waiver of requirements during an emergency.
§ 131E-159 - Credentialing requirements.