New York § 3000 - 3000Declaration of policy and statement of purpose
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 3000 — 3000Declaration of policy and statement of purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3000. 3000Declaration of policy and statement of purpose
§ 3000. Declaration of policy and statement of purpose. The furnishing of medical assistance in an emergency is a matter of vital concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare. Prehospital emergency medical care, the provision of prompt and effective communication among ambulances and hospitals and safe and effective care and transportation of the sick and injured are essential public health services. It is the purpose of this article to promote the public health, safety and welfare by providing for certification of all advanced life support first response services and ambulance services; the creation of regional emergency medical services councils; and a New York state emergency medical services council to develop minimum training standards for certified first responders, emergency medical technicians and advanced emergency medical technicians and minimum equipment and communication standards for advanced life support first response services and ambulance services.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 3000
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 3000 cover?
Section 3000 ("3000Declaration of policy and statement of purpose") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 3000?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 3000" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New York law?
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