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Legislation: The bill as originally filed amended s. 401.25, F.S., to require, rather than alloNv, counties to adopt ordinances for reasonable standards for the issuance of certificates of public convenience and necessity (COPCN) for the provision of basic or advanced life support services or air ambulance ser- vices. The bill details certain standards that must be included in such an ordinance, and also creates a specific appeals process for applicants whose COPCNs are denied by a county. Indian River County opposed this legislation because it was concerned that the legislation would lead to confusion and a break in the chain of custody for a patient. Amended. The legislation was amended to only apply to a approximately} pp } 6 counties within the State of Florida (I'ndian River County did not qualify). Specifically, the legislation would require counties with three or more independent special fire rescue districts to adopt an ordinance establishing reasonable standards for the issuance of a COPCN for Advance Life Services (ALS) and Basic Life Services (BLS) transport+services byJanuary 1, 2017. The ordinance must also provide a quasi-judicial review ew process for the approval or denial of the application and allow an applicant whose COPCN application is de- nied to appeal the county commission's decision in the circuit court with jurisdiction over the county. Update: The legislation died in committee. The County anticipates that this issue will be back next year. i a i ii 23