(A) Each ambulance and rescue shall have general comprehensive liability, automobile liability and property damage insurance coverage issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the state of New Mexico.
(B) A certificate of insurance must accompany each vehicle.
(C) Every insurance company providing policies as required herein shall be obliged to give not less than 30-days’ written notice to the Valencia County and to the insured before any cancellations or termination therefore. This notice shall be received 30 days prior to expiration date. The cancellation or termination of any policy shall automatically cause the ambulance company or medical rescue to terminate service within Valencia County unless another insurance policy, complying with the provisions of this subchapter shall be in effect at the time of the cancellation or termination.
(D) (1) Policy limits shall be:
Vehicle Liability | $300,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence |
Medical Malpractice | $ 300,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence |
General Liability | $500,000 per occurrence |
Property Damage | $ 100,000 per occurrence
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(2) In addition to these polices, the ambulance service shall carry a blanket umbrella in the amount $ 100,000 on all occurrences. Proof of the insurance shall be provided to Valencia County.
(E) Valencia County requires a certified copy of all insurance policies and coverage carried.
(F) All ambulance personnel shall be covered by Workmen's Compensation in the State of New Mexico
and the county rescues shall be covered by a private accident, death and dismemberment insurance company and by both be covered by medical malpractice insurance.
(Ord. 99-05, passed 9-7-1999) Penalty, see § 111.99