The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to helicopter rescue units, ambulances and their personnel which are:
(A) Owned and operated by an agency of the United States government.
(B) Rendering assistance at the request of the EMS control center in cases of disaster or major emergency too great for ambulance authority resources, or in response to the provisions of a written mutual aid agreement signed by the ambulance authority.
(C) Engaged in the process of an intercity transfer originating outside the area served by the Three Rivers EMS system.
(D) Private businesses using a company owned and operated ambulance solely for the transportation of their employees for injury or illness sustained while performing their work.
(E) Privately owned and designed for the transportation of the chronically infirm or physically handicapped, and used solely for the benefit of its owner and family, and is not for hire.
(F) An owner or operator of an ambulance not exempted by the provisions of divisions (A) through (E) may request exemption from the Medical Director. The Medical Director shall determine whether or not the ambulance is to be used for the sole benefit of the owner or his family in permitting use of the privately owned vehicle. Appeals of this decision may be taken as provided for.
('74 Code, § 9-13) (Ord. G-16-82, passed 7-27-82)