The bill amends sections 23-27-01 and 23-27-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the licensing of emergency medical services (EMS) operations. It establishes that the Department of Health and Human Services will license EMS operations and designate their service areas, with a nontransferable license that can be approved by the department. The bill clarifies that an EMS operation must be separately licensed for each designated service area, allowing for the dispatch of vehicles and personnel from multiple locations within that area. Additionally, it permits operators to run substation ambulance services under a single license if certain conditions are met, such as the substation being designated before December 31, 2024.

The bill also introduces new definitions, including "substation ambulance services," which refers to an ambulance station with its own designated service area that is not individually licensed as an EMS operation. Other definitions clarify the roles of emergency medical services personnel and professionals, as well as the scope of services provided. The legislation aims to streamline the licensing process while ensuring that emergency medical services are effectively managed and accessible to the public.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 23-27-01
Adopted by the House Human Services Committee: 23-27-01, 23-27-02
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 23-27-01, 23-27-02
Enrollment: 23-27-01, 23-27-02