Section 1797.226 Of Article 1. Local Ems Agency From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2.5. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.
1797.226
. Without altering or otherwise affecting the meaning of
any portion of this division as to any other county, as to San
Bernardino County only, it shall be competent for any local EMS
agency which establishes exclusive operating areas pursuant to
Section 1797.224 to determine the following:
(a) That a minor alteration in the level of life support personnel
or equipment, which does not significantly reduce the level of care
available, shall not constitute a change in the manner and scope of
providing services.
(b) That a successor to a previously existing emergency services
provider shall qualify as an existing provider if the successor has
continued uninterrupted the emergency transportation previously
supplied by the prior provider.