Opinion No. Oag 34-76, (1976)

JAMES A. BOTTONI, JR., Corporation Counsel Washington County

You request my opinion whether a county board has authority to provide for ambulance services, directly or by contract, and to make reasonable charges therefor.

I am of the opinion that it can.

You also inquire whether a county board has authority to provide, directly or by contract, rescue services and to make reasonable charges therefor.

I am of the opinion that it can, providing that the personnel and equipment utilized in the rescue or attempted rescue are necessary to the operation of the ambulance service involved. This does not…