The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the regulation of all emergency medical transportation services and the emergency medical services connected therewith in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city and to ensure that competent and adequate care is provided to the residents in need of the services. Further, it is the purpose of this chapter to regulate the provision of such services where there is a sudden need of immediate medical attention requiring basic or advanced life support services as defined by the California Health and Safety Code.
(1995 Code, § 7.40.010) (Ord. 96-1786, passed - -1996)