(a) In nonexclusive operating areas and upon receipt of a new application, the Health Officer shall conduct an investigation to determine if the public health, safety, welfare, convenience, and necessity require the granting of an original or additional permit for the operating area for which the application has been made and shall further determine if the applicant meets all requirements of this Chapter. Upon completion of his or her investigation and within 45 days, the Health Officer shall issue a report, present a copy to the applicant, and request that a meeting of the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) be called within 14 days to consider that report and other testimony. After due deliberation the EMCC shall make its recommendation to the Health Officer. Within 14 days the Health Officer shall advise the Board that a permit be granted or denied for the operating area. No permit shall be issued by the Health Officer until the Board of Supervisors has determined that the public health, safety, welfare, convenience, and necessity require the granting of such permit for the particular operating area.
(b) In competitive exclusive operating areas, the Board will only consider the application when the process designated in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Plan for San Bernardino County has been completed.
(Ord. 2084, passed - -1976; Am. Ord. 3251, passed - -1998)