§ 20-15-301. Injunction

The State Board of Health shall have the power to enforce this subchapter by appropriate action for injunction in the circuit courts of this state.

§ 20-15-302. Testing of newborn infants

(a) (1) (A) All newborn infants shall be tested for phenylketonuria, hypothyroidism, galactosemia, cystic fibrosis, sickle-cell anemia, and spinal muscular atrophy. (B) In addition, if reliable and efficient testing techniques are available, all newborn infants shall be tested for other genetic disorders by employing procedures approved by the State Board of Health. (2) (A) Medicaid […]

§ 20-15-303. Exception

This subchapter shall not apply to any child whose parents or guardian objects thereto on the grounds that it conflicts with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious faith of which the parent or guardian is an adherent or member.

§ 20-15-304. Administration by Department of Health

It shall be the duty of the Department of Health to: (1) Enforce this subchapter; (2) Prescribe the tests that may be administered in compliance with this subchapter; (3) Promulgate rules in conjunction with the Insurance Commissioner establishing: (A) What persons and institutions shall be required to obtain specimens from newborn infants in compliance with […]