South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-7 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Sec2 61-7.600 - REPORTING
Section 61-7.600.605 - Agency Closure

A. Prior to the permanent closure of an EMS Agency, the Licensee shall notify the Department in writing of the intent to close and the effective closure date. Within ten (10) calendar days of the closure, the EMS Agency shall notify the Department of the provisions for the maintenance of all records including the custodian of the Patient care reports. On the date of closure, the EMS Agency shall return its License and all Ambulance Permits to the Department.

B. In instances where an EMS Agency temporarily closes, the Licensee shall notify the Department in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days prior to temporary closure. In the event of temporary closure due to an emergency, the EMS Agency shall notify the Department within twenty-four (24) hours of the closure via telephone or email. At a minimum, this notification shall include, but not be limited to, the reason for the temporary closure, the manner in which the records and Patient care reports are being stored, and the anticipated date for reopening.

C. If the EMS Agency is closed for a period longer than six (6) months and there is a desire to reopen, the EMS Agency shall reapply to the Department for licensure and shall be subject to all licensing requirements at the time of that application.