§ 31-12-14. Cancer Research Program Fund; Contributions; Accounting
The General Assembly finds that it is in the best interest of the state to provide for cancer research programs. In addition to and as a supplement to traditional financing mechanisms for such programs, it is the policy of this state to enable and encourage citizens voluntarily to support such programs. To support programs for […]
§ 31-12-5. State-Wide Network for Medical Genetics Services
The department and appropriate medical centers shall cooperate in the development of a state-wide network for medical genetics. The network shall be available state-wide and will be responsible for training of personnel in genetics, research in inborn errors of metabolism, and quality control of laboratory services for genetics. This system shall also provide counseling regarding […]
§ 31-12-6. System for Prevention of Serious Illness, Severe Physical or Developmental Disability, and Death Resulting From Inherited Metabolic and Genetic Disorders; Establishment of Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee
The department shall promulgate rules and regulations creating a newborn screening system for the prevention of serious illness, severe physical or developmental disability, and death caused by inherited metabolic and genetic disorders as identified by the department. The department shall be authorized to consider recommendations from the Newborn Screening and Genetics Advisory Committee established pursuant […]
§ 31-12-7. Rules and Regulations Regarding Tests for Sickle Cell Anemia, Sickle Cell Trait, and Other Metabolic and Genetic Disorders; Counseling; Fees
In coordination and association with the system established by the department for the screening, retrieval, and diagnosis of certain metabolic and genetic disorders pursuant to Code Section 31-12-6, the department, or its successor agency or department, shall adopt and promulgate appropriate rules and regulations governing tests for sickle cell anemia, sickle cell trait, and other […]
§ 31-12-8. Occupational Health and Safety
For the purpose of safeguarding the health of employees and the general public, the department and the county boards of health are empowered to conduct studies and research pertaining to the operation and maintenance of industrial, commercial, business, or other facilities where people congregate or work. The department may issue such orders and directives in […]
§ 31-12-9. Importation, Sale, and Breeding of Animals and Birds to Be Kept as Pets
In addition to its other powers in the control of preventable diseases, the department may by rule, regulation, and order provide for the licensing, registration, supervision, and investigation of all firms or persons importing, purchasing, breeding, or selling any birds or animals as pets, or any birds or animals which are customarily kept as pets, […]
§ 31-12-10. Right of Entry to Facility
In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, it shall be the duty of the person in charge of any industrial, commercial, business, or other facility where people work, live, or congregate, upon reasonable notice and at reasonable times, to grant entry to duly authorized agents of the department and of any county board of […]
§ 31-12-11. Abating Operation of Bathhouses
As used in this Code section, the term: “Bathhouse” means a place of public accommodation having facilities including all or some of the following: baths, whirlpools, saunas, massage areas or rooms, and semiprivate or private areas or rooms; and where entry to such place of public accommodation is contingent upon the payment of money on […]
§ 31-12-12. Restrictions on Sale or Dispensing of Contact Lenses and Spectacles; Definitions; Responsibilities Relating to Prescriptions; Criminal Violation; Enforcement
As used in this Code section, the term: “Contact lens” means any lens placed directly on the surface of the eye, regardless of whether or not it is intended to correct a visual defect. Contact lens includes, but is not limited to, any cosmetic, therapeutic, or corrective lens. “Dispense” means the act of furnishing spectacles […]
§ 31-12-13. Definitions Concerning Bloodborne Pathogens; Standards; Funds for Research and Development
For purposes of this Code section, the term: “Bloodborne pathogens” means pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). “Engineered sharps injury protection” means either: A physical attribute […]