2025 Session
Last amended: 1999 session
§ 144E.33 — Penalty
Plain-Language Summary
This section makes it a misdemeanor to violate any provision of the Minnesota EMS law (sections 144E.001 through 144E.33). This covers all violations of the rules for ambulance service licensing, EMT certification, training program approval, and related requirements. Criminal prosecution under this section is separate from any civil fines, license suspensions, or other administrative penalties the director may impose.
144E.33 PENALTY.
A person who violates a provision of sections 144E.001 to 144E.33 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
History: History:
1999 c 245 art 9 s 44
Practical Notes
Operating an unlicensed ambulance service or providing EMT services without a valid certification is not just an administrative violation — it is a criminal offense under this section. People who receive emergency care from unlicensed providers, or who encounter someone claiming to be a certified EMT without valid credentials, should report the situation to the Office of Emergency Medical Services and, if appropriate, to law enforcement.