(a) (1) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund".
(2) The EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund shall consist of such revenue as may be provided by law.
(b) Any funds remaining in the EMS Enhancement Revolving Fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be made available for distribution as follows:
(1) Fifty percent (50%) of the funds shall be available for distribution to the eligible state-licensed emergency medical services through a grant program managed by the division pursuant to § 20-13-103;
(2) Ten percent (10%) of the funds shall be authorized for use by the division for administering the grant program prescribed in § 20-13-103, as well as for training, education, equipment, and supplies as needed to maintain staff proficiency in emergency medical services and testing support;
(3) (A) Five percent (5%) of the funds shall be authorized for the purposes of upgrading or instituting educational training sites and the increased availability of emergency medical services training programs.
(B) The training sites must meet the certification standards of the division;
(4) (A) Ten percent (10%) of the funds shall be authorized for the purpose of instituting special projects managed by the division that are directed toward the improvement of emergency medical services and the presentation of specialized training programs.
(B) Such programs or projects shall meet the standards set forth in the United States Department of Transportation's National Standard Curriculum of 1998 for Emergency Medical Technician Training and approved by the division;
(5) Twenty percent (20%) of the funds shall be authorized for the purpose of instituting and maintaining a trauma system and trauma registry; and
(6) Five percent (5%) of the funds shall be authorized for use by the division for:
(A) Maintaining quality emergency medical services; and
(B) Ensuring public safety and proper medical care by inspecting and licensing ambulance services and registering emergency medical services vehicles.
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