Oregon Statutes 682.051 – Unlawful operation of unlicensed ambulance vehicle or unlicensed ambulance service; penalty
(1) A person or governmental unit commits the offense of unlawful operation of an unlicensed ambulance or the offense of unlawful operation of an unlicensed ambulance service if the person or governmental unit advertises or operates in this state a motor vehicle, aircraft or watercraft ambulance that:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 682.051
- Ambulance service: means a person, governmental unit or other entity that operates ambulances and that holds itself out as providing prehospital care or medical transportation to persons who are ill or injured or who have disabilities. See Oregon Statutes 682.025
- Governmental unit: means the state or any county, municipality or other political subdivision or any department, board or other agency of any of them. See Oregon Statutes 682.025
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) Is not operated by an ambulance service licensed under this chapter;
(b) Is not licensed under this chapter; and
(c) Does not meet the minimum requirements established under this chapter by the Oregon Health Authority in consultation with the State Emergency Medical Service Committee for that type of ambulance.
(2) This section does not apply to any ambulance or any person if the ambulance or person is exempted by ORS § 682.035 or 682.079 from regulation by the authority.
(3) Authority of political subdivisions to regulate ambulance services or to regulate or allow the use of ambulances is limited under ORS § 682.031.
(4) The offense described in this section, unlawful operation of an unlicensed ambulance or ambulance service, is a Class A misdemeanor. Each day of continuing violation shall be considered a separate offense.
(5) In addition to the penalties prescribed by subsection (4) of this section, the authority may impose upon a licensed ambulance service a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation of this chapter and the rules adopted thereunder. Each day of continuing violation shall be considered a separate violation for purposes of this subsection. [Formerly 682.015; 2009 c.595 § 1071; 2011 c.703 § 51]
[1969 c.276 § 6; renumbered 677.830]