§ 2½-33. Applicability.


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  • It is the intent of this chapter to regulate ambulance service within Ouachita Parish and to provide for a sole and exclusive provider of ambulance service for Ouachita Parish. This chapter is further intended to preclude any public safety department in Ouachita Parish (fire, police, etc.) from operating or providing ambulance services or other medical transportation services except under the exclusions set forth herein. However, this chapter shall not be interpreted to prohibit, preclude, impede or discourage the emergency medical services provided by the public safety departments within Ouachita Parish.

(Ord. No. 8858, Art. IV, § 3, 11-20-06)