1. A. An EMS agency license may be issued by the Office of EMS provided the following conditions are met:

   1. 1. All information contained in the application is complete and correct; and
   2. 2. The applicant is determined by the Office of EMS to be eligible for licensure in accordance with these regulations.
   3. 3. The applicant is determined by the Office of EMS to provide emergency medical services to the citizens of the Commonwealth in accordance with this chapter.
2. B. The issuance of a license hereunder may not be construed to authorize any agency to operate any emergency medical services vehicle without a franchise or permit in any county or municipality which has enacted an ordinance pursuant to § 32.1-111.14 of the Code of Virginia making it unlawful to do so.

3. C. An EMS agency license may include the following information:

   1. 1. The name and address of the EMS agency;
   2. 2. The expiration date of the license;
   3. 3. The types of services for which the EMS agency is licensed; and
   4. 4. Any special conditions that may apply.

4. D. An EMS agency license will be issued and remain valid with the following conditions:

   1. 1. An EMS agency license is valid for a period of no longer than two years from the last day of the month of issuance unless and until revoked or suspended by the commissioner.
   2. 2. An EMS agency license is not transferable.
   3. 3. An EMS agency license issued by the Office of EMS remains the property of the Office of EMS and may not be altered or destroyed.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 3, eff. January 15, 2003; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 1, eff. October 10, 2012.