SB 709
Relating to collection of special emergency ambulance service fee by county commission
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill clarifies the process for West Virginia counties to collect overdue fees for special emergency ambulance services. It allows county commissions to pursue delinquent fees through magistrate court or by placing liens, and specifies that the collected funds can be used to cover ambulance service expenses and equipment. The bill also outlines that ambulance companies receiving these funds can still provide non-emergency transports.
Key provisions
- County commissions can impose a ‘special emergency ambulance service fee.’
- Collected fees must be deposited in a special fund.
- The fund can be used for ambulance service expenses and equipment.
- County commissions can collect delinquent fees through court action or liens.
- The county commission can nominate a representative to handle collection efforts.
- Ambulance companies receiving these fees can continue to provide non-emergency transports.
Who is affected
- County Commissions
- Emergency Ambulance Service Users
- Ambulance Companies
- Residents of West Virginia Counties
Notable changes
- Specifies the method for collecting delinquent fees – magistrate court or liens.
- Clarifies the use of funds collected from the special ambulance service fee.
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