Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-25-801

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Section R9-25-801 - Requirement, Eligibility, and Application for an Initial or Renewal Certificate of Registration for an Air Ambulance (Authorized by A.R.S. Sections 36-2202(A)(4) and (5), 36-2209(A)(2), 36-2212, 36-2213, 36-2214, 36-2232(A)(11), and 36-2240(4))

A. To be eligible to obtain a certificate of registration for an air ambulance, an applicant shall:

1. Ensure that the aircraft is not currently registered with the Department by another air ambulance service;

2. Hold a current and valid air ambulance service license issued under Article 7 of this Chapter;

3. Possess a copy of a current and valid registration for the air ambulance, issued by the Arizona Department of Transportation under A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 25, Article 4; and

4. Comply with all applicable requirements of this Article, Articles 2 and 7 of this Chapter, and A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 21.1.

B. An applicant for an initial or renewal certificate of registration for an air ambulance shall submit an application packet to the Department, including:

1. The following information in a Department-provided format:

a. The applicant's name; mailing address; e-mail address; fax number, if any; and telephone number;

b. The names of all other business organizations operated by the applicant related to the use of an air ambulance;

c. The physical address of the applicant, if different from the mailing address;

d. If applicable, the number of the applicant's air ambulance service license;

e. The name, title, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of the individual acting on behalf of the applicant according to R9-25-102;

f. The name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the owner of the air ambulance, if different from the applicant;

g. Whether the air ambulance is a fixed-wing or rotor-wing aircraft;

h. The number of engines on the air ambulance;

i. The manufacturer's name;

j. The model name of the air ambulance;

k. The year the air ambulance was manufactured;

l. The serial number of the air ambulance;

m. The tail number of the air ambulance;

n. The aircraft colors, including fuselage, stripe, and lettering;

o. A description of any insignia, monogram, or other distinguishing characteristics of the aircraft's appearance;

p. The address at which the air ambulance is usually based;

q. The address in Arizona at which the air ambulance will be available for inspection;

r. The name and telephone number of the individual to contact to arrange for inspection, if the inspection is preannounced;

s. Whether the applicant agrees to allow the Department to submit supplemental requests for information under R9-25-1201(C)(3);

t. Attestation that the information provided in the application packet, including the information in the accompanying documents, is accurate and complete; and

u. The dated signature of the applicant;

2. A copy of a current and valid registration for the air ambulance, issued by the Arizona Department of Transportation under A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 25, Article 4;

and

3. Unless the applicant uses or intends to use the aircraft as an air ambulance only as a volunteer not-for-profit service, the following fees:

a. A $50 registration fee, as required under A.R.S. § 36-2212(D); and

b. A $200 annual regulatory fee, as required under A.R.S. § 36-2240(4).

C. The Department requires submission of a separate application and the fees in subsection (B)(3) for each air ambulance.

D. Except as provided in A.R.S. § 36-2232(A)(11), the Department shall inspect each air ambulance according to R9-25-805(A) and (B) to determine compliance with the provisions of A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 21.1 and this Article:

1. Within 30 calendar days before issuing an initial certificate of registration; and

2. At least every 12 months thereafter, before issuing a renewal certificate of registration.

E. The Department shall review and approve or deny each application as described in Article 12 of this Chapter.

F. If the Department approves the application and sends the applicant the written notice of approval, specified in R9-25-1201(C)(5), the Department shall issue the certificate of registration to the applicant:

1. For an applicant with a current and valid air ambulance service license issued under Article 7 of this Chapter, within five working days after the date on the written notice of approval; and

2. For an applicant that does not have a current and valid air ambulance service license issued under Article 7 of this Chapter, when the air ambulance service license is issued.

G. The Department may deny a certificate of registration for an air ambulance if the applicant:

1. Fails to meet the eligibility requirements of subsection (A);

2. Fails or has failed to comply with any provision in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 21.1;

3. Fails or has failed to comply with any provision in this Article or Article 2 or 7 of this Chapter;

4. Knowingly or negligently provides false documentation or false or misleading information to the Department; or

5. Fails to submit to the Department documents or information requested under R9-25-1201(B)(1) or (C)(3) and requests a denial as permitted under R9-25-1201(E).

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-25-801

R9-25-801 recodified from A.A.C. R9-13-1501 (Supp. 98-1). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 4895, effective October 5, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 239, effective January 3, 2004 (Supp. 03-4). Section recodified to R9-25-501at 10 A.A.R. 4192, effective September 21, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). New Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 656, effective April 8, 2006 (Supp. 06-1). Renumbered from R9-25-802 and amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 842, effective 6/5/2022. Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 1461, effective 6/6/2023.