§ 2-3-51. Rights and duties created by certificate.

(a)

The certificate shall be valid for the period of time set by the board. However, such time period shall not be less than two (2) years nor exceed ten (10) years, except that any certificate granted to Charlotte County Emergency Medical Services shall remain valid until revoked by resolution of the board of county commissioners. The certificate shall become effective at the time set by the board, provided all conditions precedent have been fulfilled. The certificate shall not be transferable without the approval of the board at a public hearing, except as may be ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(b)

The certificate holder shall file a verified statement of ownership with the county administrator before the certificate shall become effective, and the holder shall immediately notify the administrator of change in ownership and control.

(c)

Acceptance of the certificate shall obligate the holder to:

(1)

Provide continuous and uninterrupted service to the extent and for the area authorized by the certificate;

(2)

Provide service to adjacent areas or routes within the county when requested to do so by public safety agencies in emergency situations or in accord with any established agreement to which the holder is in privity;

(3)

Keep posted at all business locations a copy of the certificate and of any rate or fee schedule;

(4)

Keep such records as may be required by the terms of the certificate granted by the board; and

(5)

Operate in conformance with state law, all rules adopted pursuant thereto and the terms of this article and the certificate granted hereunder.

(Ord. No. 84-03, § 5, 2-14-84; Ord. No. 97-110, § 1, 11-4-97; Ord. No. 2000-010, § 1, 3-14-00)

State law reference

Public meetings, F.S. § 286.011 et seq.