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514 medical attention and is in a condition deemed by the physician fit to consult with the ambulance provider; but, may attempt to collect payment from family or guardian of the patient once the patient has been delivered to the appropriate emergency medical facility. On non-emergency calls, attempts to collect payment can be made before the ambulance trip begins; however, inability to pay shall not be grounds for denying service when such service is necessary, reasonable, or requested by a medical facility or medical professional (i.e. physician or registered nurse). SECTION 15, MISCELI2kNEOUS: The County reserves the right to inspect any franchisee's ambulances, ambulance equipment, and records at any time to determine compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. The only places that emergency ambulance service providers may transport emergency patients is to emergency medical facilities. The County reserves the right to call upon and mobilize the resources of any franchised ambulance provider in the event of any disaster, catastrophe or other exigent circumstances for which County resources are inadequate to respond. In such instance the County would assume operational control of all ambulance activities and provide for reimbursement of uncollectible accounts arising out of such activities at the approved rates and charges in effect at the time of service. Non-emergency ambulance providers not also franchised as emergency ambulance providers must comply with all State regulations and standards for either Category I or Category II ambulance providers. Each Category II ambulance must be non-white in color. Bands or belts encircling the vehicle body must be non-orange in color. Emergency medical symbols, such as the Star of Life, or any other emergency medical markings, symbols, or emblems, including the word emergency, must not be displayed in any advertisement, publication, or literature pertaining to non-emergency ambulance services. Provided, however, that any non-emergency service currently using the Star of Life in its advertising may continue to do so for a period of one year following the adoption of this ordinance and may continue to do so thereafter on any permanent sign identifying its place of business until such time as the sign is replaced. Non-emergency ambulance services not currently franchised may continue to operate for up to six (6) months without a franchise provided, however, that such non-emergency ambulance services comply with all State regulations and standards for ambulance providers, and comply with the insurance and recordkeeping requirements set forth herein, and, further, provide only non- emergency ambulance service in Cabarrus County. The County is not required to have a franchise for the operation of the Cabarrus County Emergency Medical Service System, including both emergency and non-emergency ambulance services. The County is required, however, to meet all the standards established by this ordinance for the operation of such services. The ambulance operating authority previously granted to Charlotte Motor Speedway, Inc., shall be deemed to be a franchise for Emergency Ambulance Service and shall remain in full force and effect provided, however, said franchisee is required to meet all the standards established by this ordinance for the operation of such services. SECTION 16, VIOLATIONS: Any ambulance provider charging in excess of the rates authorized by the County, pursuant to this ordinance, shall be subject to a civil penalty of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each violation. Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Fifty Dollars ($50.00) or imprisonment not to exceed thirty (30) days. Each day that any violation of, or failure to comply with, this ordinance is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate and distinct offense under this section and shall be punishable as such hereunder. Each ambulance run unlawfully performed shall be considered a separate offense. Each incident of willful falsification of data by a franchisee shall be considered a separate offense. The County Manager may, if he or she shall find that any person, firm or entity is operating an ambulance in Cabarrus County in violation of the provisions of this ordinance, and after notice to such person, firm or entity of any such violation, apply to the Superior Court for a temporary and/or permanent restraining order or injunction to restrain such person, firm or entity from continuing such illegal practice. If upon such application, it shall appear to the Court that such person, firm or entity has violated or is