§ 50-33. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN).

It shall be unlawful for any person to provide or advertise that it provides EMTS anywhere within Sarasota County without first obtaining a COPCN issued in accordance with this Ordinance, unless exempted by state law. In considering applicants for a COPCN, the Board will determine if the best interest of the community will be served by the addition of the applicant as a provider of EMTS to the community by review and consideration of all relevant data and testimony.

(a)

Private entities: Each private entity providing EMTS within Sarasota County shall apply for a COPCN in accordance with this Ordinance.

(b)

Governmental entities: Governmental entities providing EMTS within Sarasota County shall be granted a COPCN upon submittal of an affidavit, executed by the Emergency Services Medical Director for that governmental entity, stating that the provision of EMTS within that community is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of that community. No affidavit shall be required for governmental entities that have been granted a COPCN prior to the adoption of this Ordinance. The COPCN issued shall stay in effect throughout the governmental entity's licensure period, including all renewals. Unless expressly specified herein, no other provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to governmental entities providing EMTS within Sarasota County.

(Ord. 2010-022, § 1, 3-23-2010)