§ 3-2. Authority to set fees.

(a) In general.

Beginning July 1, 1989, the Chief of the Fire Department shall have the power and authority to charge fees to any member of the public who utilizes ambulance services provided by the Emergency Medical Services Division of the Fire Department within the City of Baltimore.

(b) Condition of charging.

No fee authorized by this section may be charged unless all employees of the Fire Department who may be called upon to provide emergency medical services or ambulance transport to members of the public either:

(1) enjoy statutory immunity from claims for damages for tortious acts or omissions committed by them while providing such services; or

(2) are indemnified against claims for damages through a program of insurance purchased by the City from a private carrier, the City's Self-Insurance Fund, or other appropriations authorized by the Mayor and City Council.

(c) Initial fees.

The initial fee charged shall not exceed:

(d) Change of fees.

(1) The Chief shall review the fee schedule annually, and with the approval of the Board of Estimates may change the fees from time to time.

(2) At no time shall the fee charged exceed the cost to the City of providing ambulance services.