(A) Rate schedule. Each franchise holder shall submit a schedule of rates to the county for approval and shall not charge more or less then the approved rates without specific approval by the county.
(B) Collections; emergency.
(1) No ambulance service shall attempt to collect rates on emergency calls until the patient has reached the point of destination or has received medical attention and is in a condition deemed by a physician fit to consult with the service.
(2) The service may attempt to collect rates with family or guardian of the patient once the patient is in the process of receiving medical attention.
(C) Collections; non-emergency. On non-emergency calls where a person requires transportation to a non-emergency facility, attempts to collect payment can be made before the ambulance begins its trip.
(Ord. passed 10-6-2003)