§ 31-41-13. Notice of Lead Poisoning Hazard
Upon determination that a lead poisoning hazard exists, the department shall give written notice of the lead poisoning hazard to the owner of the dwelling, dwelling unit, school, or day-care facility and to all persons residing in or attending the dwelling or facility. The department shall also make every reasonable and practicable effort to provide […]
§ 31-38-10. Private Right of Action Authorized
In addition to any other rights or remedies otherwise provided to consumers by law, any consumer who is damaged by any violation of this chapter may bring an action in superior court to recover a penalty fee of no less than $1,000.00 and to recover any actual, consequential, or punitive damages the court deems appropriate. […]
§ 31-40-4. Administrative Review of Order of County Board of Health
Any person substantially affected by any final order of the county board of health denying, suspending, revoking, or refusing to renew a body artist studio permit provided under this chapter may secure review thereof by appeal to the department as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title. History. Code 1981, § 31-40-4 […]
§ 31-38-11. Variance Permitted
Any tanning facility which finds that it is not possible to comply with Code Section 31-38-4 may apply to the Attorney General for a variance from the requirements of Code Section 31-38-4. Any such variance granted by the Attorney General shall be in writing and shall be drawn as narrowly as possible. History. Code 1981, […]
§ 31-40-5. Rules and Regulations
The department shall have the power to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to ensure the protection of the public health. Such rules and regulations shall prescribe health and safety standards for body artists and body art studios with regard to: Location and cleanliness of facilities; Sterilization and Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines for […]
§ 31-38-12. Effect of Chapter on Administrator; Administrator’s Immunity From Liability
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as imposing any duty, requirement, or enforcement authority upon the Attorney General except as described in Code Section 31-38-11, provided that nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed in any manner as limiting the Attorney General from exercising any of his or her duties, powers, or […]
§ 31-39-1. Legislative Findings and Intent
The General Assembly finds that although cardiopulmonary resuscitation has proved invaluable in the reversal of sudden, unexpected death, it is appropriate for an attending physician, in certain circumstances, to issue an order not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a patient where appropriate consent or authorization has been obtained. The General Assembly further finds that there […]
§ 31-39-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Adult” means any person who is 18 years of age or older, is the parent of a child, or has married. “Attending physician” means the physician selected by or assigned to a patient to have primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient. Where more than […]
§ 31-39-3. Patient Presumed to Consent to Administration of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Patient’s Order Not to Resuscitate; Health Care Facilities Not Required to Expand to Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Every patient shall be presumed to consent to the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, unless there is consent or authorization for the issuance of an order not to resuscitate. Such presumption of consent does not presume that every patient shall be administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but rather that every […]
§ 31-39-4. Persons Authorized to Issue Order Not to Resuscitate
It shall be lawful for the attending physician to issue an order not to resuscitate pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. Any written order issued by the attending physician using the term “do not resuscitate,” “DNR,” “order not to resuscitate,” “do not attempt resuscitation,” “DNAR,” “no code,” “allow natural death,” “AND,” “order to allow […]