§ 9335. Remedies
§ 9335. Remedies (a) Any person who intentionally violates section 9333 or subsection 9334(a) of this chapter shall be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than $10,000.00, or both. (b) Any person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may bring an action for civil damages, including punitive damages, equitable relief, […]
§ 9351. Health Information Technology Plan
§ 9351. Health Information Technology Plan (a)(1) The Department of Vermont Health Access, in consultation with the Department’s Health Information Exchange Steering Committee, shall be responsible for the overall coordination of Vermont’s statewide Health Information Technology Plan. The Plan shall be revised annually and updated comprehensively every five years to provide a strategic vision for […]
§ 9352. Vermont Information Technology leaders
§ 9352. Vermont Information Technology leaders (a) Governance. The Vermont Information Technology Leaders, Inc. (VITL) Board of Directors shall consist of no fewer than nine nor more than 14 members. The term of each member shall be two years, except that of the members first appointed, approximately one-half shall serve a term of one year […]
§ 9361. Health care providers delivering health care services through telemedicine or by store-and-forward means
§ 9361. Health care providers delivering health care services through telemedicine or by store-and-forward means (a) As used in this section, “distant site,” “health care provider,” “originating site,” “store and forward,” and “telemedicine” shall have the same meanings as in 8 V.S.A. § 4100k. (b) Subject to the limitations of the license under which the […]
§ 9333. Genetic testing; employment; membership in a labor organization; professional licensure
§ 9333. Genetic testing; employment; membership in a labor organization; professional licensure (a) No person shall, directly or indirectly, do any of the following as a condition of, or to affect the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, of membership in a labor organization, or of professional licensure, certification, or registration: (1) use the fact […]
§ 9316. Modification or termination of guardianship services
§ 9316. Modification or termination of guardianship services (a) The Commissioner shall provide guardianship services in accordance with the order of the Probate Division or Family Division of the Superior Court until termination or modification thereof by the court. (b) The Commissioner, the person with developmental disabilities, or any interested person may petition the appointing […]
§ 9317. General provision
§ 9317. General provision The Commissioner may delegate his or her powers and duties under this chapter to staff within the Department, and may adopt, pursuant to 3 V.S.A. chapter 25, rules necessary for the proper and efficient administration of this chapter. (Added 1977, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2001, No. 43, § […]
§ 9331. Definitions
§ 9331. Definitions For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Financial Regulation. (2) “DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid and “RNA” means ribonucleic acid. (3) “Employee” has the same meaning as in 21 V.S.A. § 495d. (4) “Employer” has the same meaning as in 21 V.S.A. § 495d. (5) “Employment agency” has the […]
§ 9332. Genetic testing; limitations
§ 9332. Genetic testing; limitations (a) No person shall be required to undergo genetic testing, except as provided in this chapter. (b) A person may be required to undergo genetic testing in connection with insurance subject to the limitations imposed under section 9334 of this title or if otherwise required by law for the following […]
§ 9304. Eligibility for guardianship of the person
§ 9304. Eligibility for guardianship of the person Guardianship may be provided to any person with developmental disabilities who: (1) is at least 18 years of age; and (2) is in need of supervision and protection for the person’s own welfare or the public welfare. (Added 1977, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2001, […]