Sec. 30.09.12.03. Additional Requirements for Neonatal Ambulances

A. An applicant for a neonatal commercial ambulance license shall submit an application to SOCALR.

B. To be eligible for a neonatal commercial ambulance license, a commercial ambulance service shall:

(1) Have a current, valid neonatal commercial ambulance service license; or

(2) Be simultaneously applying for a neonatal commercial ambulance service license.

C. A licensed neonatal commercial ambulance service may not provide neonatal transport service with a BLS or ALS licensed commercial ambulance unless:

(1) It uses a BLS or ALS licensed commercial ambulance for less than 30 days for reasons related to routine maintenance or mechanical failure of a neonatal commercial ambulance;

(2) It has notified SOCALR of the proposed use before its occurrence and has been issued a confirmation number verifying authorization;

(3) The BLS or ALS licensed commercial ambulance has in place all required equipment listed in Regulation .06 of this chapter; and

(4) The BLS or ALS licensed commercial ambulance has onboard piped oxygen and piped air which meet the requirements in COMAR 30.09.10.09.