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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 30.09.04.05" title_num="30" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="04" heading="Application for Commercial Ambulance License.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An applicant for a commercial ambulance license shall submit a completed application to SOCALR on the required form.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A completed application shall contain:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The following information about the commercial ambulance service:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Name,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Mailing address,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Phone number, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Facsimile number;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The following information about the ambulance:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>For ground ambulances:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>The unit designation number assigned to each commercial ambulance by the commercial ambulance service for operational purposes,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The license plate number,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>The state issuing the license plates,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>If the license plates are temporary, the issuance and expiration dates of the temporary license plates,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>The vehicle identification number (VIN) issued by the chassis manufacturer,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>The year of manufacture of the ambulance chassis, and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vii)">
          <text>The color scheme, insignia, trademark, monogram, name, or other distinguishing characteristics used to designate the ambulance;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>For air ambulances:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>The unit designation number assigned to each air ambulance by the commercial ambulance service for operational purposes,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The FAA registration number, and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>The make, model, and year of manufacture;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The signatures of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>If a sole proprietorship, the owner,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If a partnership, all general partners,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>If a corporation, a duly authorized corporate official accompanied by a certified corporate resolution authorizing the execution, or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>If a limited liability company, an authorized individual.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The applicant shall pay the required fees.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The applicant shall submit with the application the following documents for each ground ambulance to be licensed:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A copy of the motor vehicle registration certificate;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A copy of the “Application for Approval of Emergency Vehicles” approved by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A certificate of motor vehicle liability insurance required under Regulation .06 of this chapter which lists the vehicle by the vehicle identification number (VIN) number; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A copy of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>If the ambulance is 1 year old or older, the inspection certificate required by Education Article, §13-515(c)(2)(iii), Annotated Code of Maryland, together with a copy of the inspection report; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If the ambulance is less than 1 year old, the certificate of origin issued by the vehicle manufacturer which includes:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Manufacturer's vehicle identification number (VIN),</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Manufacturer's name,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>General description of the body,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Vehicle make,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Vehicle model, and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>Year manufactured.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The applicant shall submit with the application the following documents for each air ambulance the service intends to operate in Maryland:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Proof of adequate insurance; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A copy of the FAA air worthiness certification.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Before the license is granted, the commercial ambulance service shall notify SOCALR of any changes to the information in the application which occur after the application is submitted.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>