§ 34-379. Violation of article; penalty.

(a)

Violations. It shall be unlawful to:

(1)

System participant. Perform duties as an attendant, dispatcher, emergency responder, EMT, paramedic or other position established by the EMSCC through regulation without current clinical privileges granted by the medical director.

(2)

Permit unqualified persons to participate. Permit a person to work as an EMT, paramedic, dispatcher, emergency responder, or other position established by the EMSCC through regulation without current clinical privileges issued by the medical director.

(3)

Use unlawful service. Use or cause to be used any ambulance service other than that established by this article unless exempted by the provisions of section 34-376.

(4)

Provide service without authorization. Provide ambulance services, emergency or transfer, within the city unless authorized by this article or exempted by the provisions of section 34-376.

(5)

False information to dispatch resources. Knowingly give false information to induce the dispatch of an ambulance or helicopter rescue unit.

(b)

Penalty. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this article shall be fined no more than $1,000.00 or imprisoned for a period not to exceed six months, or punished by both such fine and imprisonment. This does not serve to limit any other remedies available to the city in law or equity.

(Ord. No. 071380, § 1, 12-13-07; Ord. No. 100122, § 1, 2-25-10; Ord. No. 130946, § 1, 12-19-13 )