Section 24-10A-4 - Funding program; purpose; determination of needs. - New Mexico Statutes

24-10A-4. Funding program; purpose; determination of needs.

A.     The "local emergency medical services funding program" is created. The program shall provide for the:   

(1)     establishment or enhancement of local emergency medical services, including the use of advanced technology equipment;   

(2)     operational costs other than salaries and benefits of local emergency medical services personnel;   

(3)     purchase, repair and maintenance of emergency medical services vehicles, equipment and supplies, including the use of advanced technology equipment; and   

(4)     training and licensing of local emergency medical services personnel.   

B.     Annually on or before June 1, the bureau shall consider and determine, in accordance with the formula adopted by rule of the department, the amount of distribution to municipalities and counties that have applied for money from the fund. In making its determination, the bureau shall ensure that no municipality or county receives money from the fund for the purpose of accumulation as defined by rule of the department, except as waived by the bureau in writing for good cause shown. The bureau shall also ensure that each local recipient is in compliance with the rules of the department.