1. (1) To ensure emergency medical service quality and minimize unnecessary duplication, the bureau shall regulate the emergency medical services market by creating and operating a statewide system that:

   1. (a) consists of exclusive geographic service areas as provided in Section 53-2d-502; and
   2. (b) establishes maximum rates as provided in Section 53-2d-503.
2. (2) A license issued or renewed under this part is valid for four years.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 307, 2023 General Session