Section 26612 Of Article 1. Duties From California Government Code >> Division 2. >> Title 3. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.
26612
. The sheriff may supply ambulance service within the county
to any person if all of the following conditions exist:
(a) The person has been rendered so desperately ill, whether by
sudden sickness or accident, that immediate hospitalization is
necessary in order to save life or limb.
(b) His condition is such that he is not able himself to arrange
for ambulance transportation.
(c) No relatives or friends provide such services.
(d) Immediate transportation to the hospital cannot be obtained
except by extending the credit of the county.
(e) Ambulance service is not available or cannot be obtained
within the time necessary in order to save life or limb from any
other department, bureau, or agency of the county which is authorized
by law to furnish the service.