R426-5-2900. Permits for Blood Draws

  (1) The Department may issue permits to withdraw blood for the purpose of determining the alcohol or drug content therein, when requested by a peace officer, to qualified applicants, as determined by the Department. Individuals described in R426-5-2800 are exempt from permit requirements.

  (2) Application to obtain a permit shall be made to the BEMSP on forms provided by the Department.

  (3) When the permit holder is requested to withdraw blood for the above stated purpose at a location other than the facility indicated above, they shall possess a valid permit card.

  (4) Permits shall be valid for a three year period. The date the permit expires shall appear on the permit.

  (5) Application to renew permits shall be made to the Department within three months prior to the expiration date to ensure that it will not lapse. Such application shall be made on forms provided by the Department. The permit holder shall either verify that he has been engaged in performing blood withdrawal procedures during the current permit period or submit verification signed by a physician attesting to their competence to perform blood withdrawal procedures.

  (6) Permit holders shall notify the Department within 15 days of a change in name or mailing address.