Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-25-1001 - Initial and Renewal Application for a Certificate of Registration (Authorized by A.R.S. Sections 36-2212, 36-2232, 362240)

A. To be eligible to obtain a certificate of registration for a ground ambulance vehicle, an applicant shall:

1. Hold a current and valid certificate of necessity issued under Article 9 of this Chapter;

2. Possess a copy of a current and valid motor vehicle registration for the ground ambulance vehicle, issued according to A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 7, Article 2, or similar statutes in another state; and

3. Comply with all applicable requirements of this Article; Articles 2, 9, and 11 of this Chapter; and A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 21.1.

A.B. An applicant for an initial or renewal certificate of registration of a ground ambulance vehicle shall submit an application packet to the Department that contains:

1. The following information in a Department-provided format:

1.a. The applicant's legal business or corporate name, including all other business names used by the applicant related to the use of a ground ambulance vehicle;

2.b. The applicant's mailing address; e-mail address; physical address of the business, if different from the mailing address; fax number, if any; and telephone number;

3.c. The following information about the ground ambulance vehicle:

a.i. The manufacturer's name;

b.ii. The year the ground ambulance vehicle was manufactured;

c.iii. The vehicle identification number of the ground ambulance vehicle;

d.iv. The unit number of the ground ambulance vehicle, assigned by the applicant;

e.v. The ground ambulance vehicle's state license plate number; and

f.vi. The location at which the ground ambulance vehicle will be available for inspection;

4.d. If applicable, the identification number of the certificate of necessity under which the ground ambulance vehicle is registered;

5.e. The name, e-mail address, and telephone number of the individual to contact to arrange for inspection, if the inspection is preannounced;

f. The name, title, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of the individual acting on behalf of the applicant according to R9-25-102;

g. Whether the applicant agrees to allow the Department to submit supplemental requests for information under R9-25-1201(C)(3);

h. Attestation that the information provided in the application packet, including the information in the accompanying documents, is accurate and complete; and

6.i. The signature of the applicant or applicant's designated representative and date signed;

2. A copy of documentation demonstrating compliance with subsection (A)(2); and

3. Unless the applicant operates or intends to operate the ground ambulance vehicle only as a volunteer not-for-profit service, the following fees:

a. A $50 registration fee, as required under A.R.S. § 36-2212(D); and

b. A $200 annual regulatory fee, as required under A.R.S. § 36-2240(4).

B.C. Except as provided in A.R.S. § 36-2232(A)(11), the Department shall inspect each ground ambulance vehicle according to R9-25-1004(A) and (B) to determine compliance with the provisions of A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 21.1 and this Article:

1. Within 30 calendar days before an initial certificate of registration is issued by the Department; and

2. At least every 12 months thereafter, before issuing a renewal certificate of registration.

C. Under A.R.S. § 36-2232(A)(11), the Department shall either inspect an ambulance or receive an inspection report that meets the requirements in this Article by a Department-approved inspection facility before a renewal certificate of registration is issued by the Department.

D. An applicant shall submit the following fees:

1. $50 application filing fee for an initial certificate of registration;

2. $200 annual regulatory fee for each ground ambulance vehicle issued a certificate of registration; and

3. $50 application filing fee for the renewal of a certificate of registration.

E.D. The Department shall review and approve or deny each application as described in Article 12 of this Chapter.

E. If the Department approves the application and sends the applicant the written notice of approval, specified in R9-25-1201(C)(5), the Department shall issue the certificate of registration to the applicant:

1. For an applicant with a current and valid certificate of necessity issued under Article 9 of this Chapter, within five working days after the date on the written notice of approval; and

2. For an applicant that does not have a current and valid certificate of necessity issued under Article 9 of this Chapter, when the certificate of necessity is issued.

F. The Department may deny a certificate of registration for a ground ambulance vehicle if the applicant:

1. Fails to meet the eligibility requirements of subsection (A);

2. Fails or has failed to comply with any provision in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 21.1;

3. Fails or has failed to comply with any provision in this Article or Article 2, 9, or 11 of this Chapter;

4. Knowingly or negligently provides false documentation or false or misleading information to the Department; or

5. Fails to submit to the Department documents or information requested under R9-25-1201(B)(1) or (C)(3) and requests a denial as permitted under R9-25-1201(E).

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-25-1001

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1098, effective February 13, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 581, effective 3/7/2024.