ORS 682.051 Unlawful operation of unlicensed ambulance vehicle or unlicensed ambulance service; penalty

A person or governmental unit commits the offense of unlawful operation of an unlicensed ambulance or the offense of unlawful operation of an unlicensed ambulance service if the person or governmental unit advertises or operates in this state a motor vehicle, aircraft or watercraft ambulance that:

Is not operated by an ambulance service licensed under this chapter;

Is not licensed under this chapter; and

Does not meet the minimum requirements established under this chapter by the Oregon Health Authority in consultation with the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board for that type of ambulance.

This section does not apply to any ambulance or any person if the ambulance or person is exempted by ORS 682.035 or 682.079 from regulation by the authority.

Authority of political subdivisions to regulate ambulance services or to regulate or allow the use of ambulances is limited under ORS 682.031.

The offense described in this section, unlawful operation of an unlicensed ambulance or ambulance service, is a Class A misdemeanor. Each day of continuing violation shall be considered a separate offense.

In addition to the penalties prescribed by subsection (4) of this section, the authority may impose upon a licensed ambulance service a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation of this chapter and the rules adopted thereunder. Each day of continuing violation shall be considered a separate violation for purposes of this subsection.