Section 490. EMS agency insurance

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A. An EMS agency shall have in effect and be able to furnish proof on demand of contracts for vehicular insurance as follows:

1. Insurance coverage for emergency vehicles shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements as set forth in § 46.2-920 of the Code of Virginia.

2. Insurance coverage for nonemergency vehicles shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements as set forth in § 46.2-472 of the Code of Virginia.

3. Insurance coverage for both classes of aircraft shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements as set forth in § 5.1-88.2 of the Code of Virginia.

B. Nothing in this section prohibits an authorized governmental agency from participating in an authorized "self-insurance" program as long as the program provides for the minimum coverage levels specified in this section.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 19, Issue 3 and Volume 19, Issue 9, eff. January 15, 2003.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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