<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 82-37. - Rates and charges.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               Each franchised ambulance provider shall submit a schedule of rates to the county
               for approval and shall not charge more than the rates approved by the board of county
               commissioners.
               
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               (b)
               
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               Franchised ambulance providers receiving an operating subsidy from the county shall
               adhere to the rate schedule adopted by the board of county commissioners.
               
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               (c)
               
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               No ambulance provider shall attempt to collect payment on emergency calls until the
               patient has reached an emergency medical facility, has received medical attention
               and is in a condition deemed by the physician fit to consult with the ambulance provider,
               but the ambulance provider may attempt to collect payment from family or guardian
               of the patient once the patient has been delivered to the appropriate emergency medical
               facility.
               
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               (d)
               
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               On nonemergency calls, attempts to collect payment can be made before the ambulance
               trip begins; however, inability to pay shall not be grounds for denying service when
               such service is necessary, reasonable, or requested by a medical facility or medical
               professional, i.e., physician or registered nurse.
               
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               (Ord. of 9-4-90, Â§ 14)
               
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