(A) It shall be unlawful for anyone to operate an ambulance on the public highways of the county in violation of any of the provisions of §§ 36.01 through 36.07. Those convicted of violating §§ 36.01 through 36.07 shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250 for the first offense, not less than $500 for the second offense occurring within one year, and not less than $1,000 plus 30 days in jail for each offense thereafter occurring within one year, with no suspension of fines or imprisonment.
(B) The failure of parties licensed to provide ambulance services to provide the services with reasonable promptness, thereby necessitating use of alternative means of transportation for a fee or otherwise, shall in any case constitute an affirmative defense to a violation of the provisions of §§ 36.01 through 36.07.
(Ord. 90-4, passed 9-10-1990)