§ 9-146. Issuance or denial of license for ambulance service

Following the above required hearing, the health officer may order the issuance of a license to conduct an ambulance service or convalescent transport service if he finds:

(a) That the public health, safety, welfare, convenience and necessity require such services, including any requested emergency response areas.

(b) The applicant is financially responsible and otherwise able to provide the requested service.

(c) The applicant and any officers of applicant are of good moral character and are likely to provide ambulance services in a satisfactory manner. In making said determination, the health officer shall consider whether any such person:

(1) Has previously provided such services satisfactorily;

(2) Has committed any act which, if committed by any licensee, would be grounds for the revocation of a license issued pursuant to this article [sections 9-141—9-162].

(3) Has committed any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit with the intent to injure another or benefit himself or another;

(4) Has previously violated the terms of this article [sections 9-141—9-162].

(5) Has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude;

(6) Has knowingly made a false statement of fact in such application.

(d) In determining the effect of the above acts or convictions, the health officer shall consider whether they are related to the activities of an ambulance service or convalescent transport service and shall evaluate the rehabilitation of such person.

(e) In the event of denial, the applicant shall be informed in writing of the reason therefor.

(Ord. No. 79-30, § 2, 12-17-79)