Pennsylvania § 8156 - Penalties.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8156 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8156. Penalties.
(a) Unlicensed agency.--A person who operates a service or vehicle for which a license is required under section 8129 (relating to emergency medical services agencies) and who does not have a license to operate the service or vehicle commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(b) Unauthorized practice.--A person who provides EMS without an EMS provider's certification or other legal authority to provide EMS commits a misdemeanor of the third degree. A provider who provides EMS without a current registration of the EMS provider's certification and without other legal authority to provide EMS commits a summary offense.
(c) Fine.--In addition to any other civil remedy or criminal penalty provided for under this chapter, the department may levy a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per day upon a person who owns or operates an EMS agency in this Commonwealth, without having a license to operate that agency in this Commonwealth, and a fine of up to $1,000 per day upon a person who provides EMS without an EMS provider's certification or other legal authority to provide EMS.
Cross References. Section 8156 is referred to in section 8139 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8156
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8156 cover?
Section 8156 ("Penalties.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 8156?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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