Section 20-401 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Born” means the complete expulsion or extraction of a product of human conception from the mother, regardless of the period of gestation, if, after the expulsion or extraction, it breathes or shows any other evidence of life, such as heartbeat, pulsation of the umbilical cord, […]
Section 20-402 – Infant Identification Procedures
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, after an infant is born in an institution and before the infant leaves the delivery room of the institution, the institution shall perform at least one of the following infant identification procedures on all newborn infants: (1) Cord blood sampling; (2) Footprinting; or (3) Any other procedure the Secretary […]