Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations [12 VAC 5 ‑ 31]
Action Amend current regulations to include new regulations as a result of legislative changes and changes in the practice of EMS.
Stage Final
Comment Period Ended on 10/9/2012
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9/24/12  7:36 am
Commenter: Gary Conley

Support repeal of weapons ban in ambulances, 12VAC5-31-700
 

As a rural EMS provider for over 20 years, I support the repeal of the regulation banning personal carry of firearms in EMS vehicles. This is an unnecessary prohibition which needlessy restricts an individual's right to self-protection.

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