Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68.
Tennessee HB0357 enacts the "Rescue Squad Recognition Act," which requires municipalities, counties, and nonprofit organizations to obtain recognition from the state fire marshal's office to operate as rescue squads, adhering to specified standards and qualifications. The bill affects all entities providing rescue services and establishes a certification process, including application fees, renewal requirements, and local governing body approval. Key provisions include the definition of a rescue squad, reporting requirements for emergency responses, and penalties for non-compliance, categorized as a Class C misdemeanor.
Tennessee HB0357 enacts the "Rescue Squad Recognition Act," which requires municipalities, counties, and nonprofit organizations to obtain recognition from the state fire marshal's office to operate as rescue squads, adhering to specified standards and qualifications. The bill affects all entities providing rescue services and establishes a certification process, including application fees, renewal requirements, and local governing body approval. Key provisions include the definition of a rescue squad, reporting requirements for emergency responses, and penalties for non-compliance, categorized as a Class C misdemeanor.
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