(a) A person seeking an ambulance license shall file an application with the department of business affairs and consumer protection.
(b) Along with the application, the applicant shall submit evidence that an appropriate State of Illinois ambulance license has been granted for each ambulance for which a license is sought and documentation that reflects the successful completion of any required state inspection. Failure to submit such evidence shall result in denial of the application.
(c) Each application for an initial ambulance license and all information required to be furnished in connection therewith shall be approved by the department of health. As a condition of approval, the department shall inspect the ambulance for compliance with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the department of health hereunder.
(d) Each application for an initial or a renewal of an ambulance license and all information required to be furnished in connection therewith shall be approved by the department of business affairs and consumer protection. As a condition of approval, the department shall inspect the ambulance for compliance with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the department of business affairs and consumer protection hereunder.
(e) Prior to the issuance of an initial or a renewal of an ambulance license the fire department shall inspect and approve the ambulance's communication system.
(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 7-30-97, p. 50612; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5)