(a) The Department of Health shall establish and administer a program for the registration of biological agents. (b) The biological agent registry shall identify the biological agents possessed and maintained by any person in this state and shall contain other information required under rules adopted by the department.
As used in this chapter: (1) “Biological agent” means: (A) Any select agent that is a microorganism, virus, bacterium, fungus, rickettsia, or toxin listed in 42 C.F.R., Part 72, Appendix A, as in effect on January 1, 2003; (B) Any genetically modified microorganisms or genetic elements from an organism within 42 C.F.R., Part 72, Appendix […]
(a) (1) The Department of Health shall adopt rules for the implementation of the biological agent registry program as follows: (A) Determining and listing the biological agents required to be reported under this section; (B) Designating persons required to make reports and specific information required to be reported, including time limits for reporting, form of […]
(a) (1) The Department of Health shall impose a civil penalty for a willful or knowing violation of this section in the amount of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000). (2) Each day of a continuing violation shall be a separate offense. (b) Any person wishing to contest a penalty shall be entitled to an […]
(a) In order for the Department of Health to fully perform the duties outlined in § 20-36-103, the department shall diligently pursue funding for bioterrorism and for the biological agent registry. (b) The department’s administration of this registry program is subject to adequate and available funding in which to fully meet the requirements of this […]
