OAR 333-255-0020: Approval of Ambulance Vehicle License

(1) The Oregon Health Authority (Authority) shall issue an ambulance vehicle license to a licensed ambulance service that: (a) Submits a completed application as described in OAR 333-255-0010; (b) Submits the nonrefundable ambulance vehicle license fee as specified in ORS 682.047; (c) Successfully completes the survey requirements as described in OAR 333-255-0110; and (d) Is found by the Authority to be in compliance with ORS chapter 682; ORS 820.300 through 820.380; OAR chapter 333, division 250; and these rules. (2) The Authority shall issue an ambulance vehicle license for the specified ambulance within 10 business days and shall notify the applicant in writing and make the license available. (3) An ambulance vehicle license must be conspicuously displayed in the operator or patient compartment of the ambulance vehicle, or as otherwise directed by the Authority. (4) An ambulance vehicle license shall be issued only to the ambulance service licensee and shall not be transferrable to any other person, governmental unit, ambulance service, or ambulance vehicle. (5) Except when specifically exempted by ORS 682.035 and OAR 333-250-0220(4), an out-of-state licensed ambulance vehicle that operates in Oregon must be licensed by the Authority: (a) An ambulance vehicle license shall be granted when the vehicle is currently licensed in another state, the standards of which meet or exceed those of Oregon; and (b) The ambulance service licensee applying for an ambulance vehicle license submits to the Authority: (A) A completed Oregon ambulance vehicle license application; (B) A non-refundable ambulance vehicle licensing fee as specified in ORS 682.047; and (C) A copy of the current home-state ambulance vehicle license. (6) An ambulance vehicle license shall be issued to the ambulance service licensee for a vehicle used as a reserve, so long as the vehicle meets all construction and mechanical requirements at the time of manufacture. A reserve ambulance must meet the requirements under OAR 333-255-0065. (7) When an ambulance vehicle is found to be in non-compliance with ORS chapter 682; ORS 820.300 through 820.380; OAR chapter 333, division 250; or these rules, the Authority may deny, suspend or revoke the ambulance vehicle license in accordance with OAR 333-255-0120 or OAR 333-255-0125.