§ 5-1. Definitions.  


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  • Whenever used in this chapter the following terms shall be construed as set out herein:

    Ambulance: Any motor vehicle that is specially designed or constructed, and equipped, and is intended to be used for and is maintained and operated for the transportation of patients.

    Attendant: A trained qualified individual responsible for the operation of an ambulance and the care of the patients whether or not the attendant also serves as driver.

    Attendant-driver: A person who is qualified as an attendant and a driver.

    Certificate: A certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the city council under the provisions of this chapter, authorizing the holder thereof to conduct an ambulance service in the city.

    Patient: An individual who is sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless.

    (Code 1959, § 3.1-1; Ord. No. O-12-107, 9-11-12)

(Code 1959, § 3.1-1; Ord. No. O-12-107, 9-11-12)