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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 30.09.04.04" title_num="30" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="04" heading="Requirements for a Commercial Ambulance License.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To be eligible for a commercial ambulance license, an ambulance shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be owned or operated by a licensed commercial ambulance service;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If a ground ambulance, be marked as follows:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The name of the licensed commercial ambulance service in letters at least 4 inches high,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>For ambulances newly licensed or repainted after January 1, 2000, if other lettering is present naming a sponsoring or serviced facility, organization, or entity, the lettering of the licensed commercial ambulance service name prominently displayed in lettering at least the same size as the lettering in §A(2)(a) of this regulation, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A unit designation number assigned by the commercial ambulance service in letters that are at least 3 inches high;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If an air ambulance, be marked with:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The name of the licensed commercial ambulance service in letters that are clearly visible, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Any other markings required by the FAA; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If a ground ambulance, be mechanically inspected as required under Regulation .05D(4) of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Be properly equipped as required by COMAR 30.09.07 and 30.09.10—30.09.13;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Comply with all applicable statutes and regulations governing the operation of a commercial ambulance;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Be properly insured as required by Regulation .06 of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Have proper communication equipment as required in COMAR 30.09.10.04.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Additional Lettering for Ground Ambulances.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If the ambulance is licensed as an ALS licensed commercial ambulance, the words “Advanced Life Support” may be displayed.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the ambulance is licensed as a neonatal licensed commercial ambulance, the words “Neonatal Transport”, “Neonatal Ambulance”, or “Neonatal Intensive Care”, or similar words implying, in the judgement of SOCALR, that the ambulance is licensed as a neonatal commercial ambulance, may be displayed.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The applicant shall submit a diagram of the markings intended to be displayed on the ambulance including:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Numbering;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Lettering; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Symbols.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The applicant shall submit an application as required under Regulation .05 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The applicant shall pay the required fees.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>