8:41-2.7 Enforcement
(a) The Office of Emergency Medical Services of the Department is empowered to act for the Commissioner and the Department to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Violation of any portion of this chapter by a program may be cause for action against the program, including, but not limited to, reprimand, suspension of approval or licensure, revocation of approval or licensure, fines, placing of conditions for continued operation of a program, the reassignment of medical command or any combination of these penalties. In addition to any action taken under this chapter, all matters of a criminal nature shall be forwarded to the appropriate authorities for disposition.
(c) Violation of any portion of this chapter by an individual may be cause for action against the individual, including, but not limited to, reprimand, probation, suspension of certification or privileges, revocation of certification or privileges, fines, or any combination of these. In addition to any action taken under this chapter, all matters of professional misconduct shall be referred to the appropriate licensing board(s). Matters of a criminal nature shall be forwarded to the appropriate authorities for disposition.
(d) The Chief Administrator of the Office of Emergency Medical Services may authorize action against a program which is utilizing an unsafe vehicle, as defined by this chapter, including:
1. Immediately placing the unsafe vehicle out of service;
2. Instituting a Departmental action against the program and/or provider responsible for the violation; and
3. Instituting other actions as allowed by law or rule.