§ 25-32-101. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Poison Control Act”. Source: L. 2002: Entire article added, p. 423, § 1, effective July 1.

§ 25-32-102. Legislative Declaration

The general assembly hereby declares that it is in the interest of the public’s health and well-being to continue to provide quality poison control services to the people of this state and that the provision of such services is a matter of statewide concern. It is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this […]

§ 25-32-103. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: Repealed. “Department” means the department of public health and environment. “Poison control services” shall include the following services provided by an entity certified by the American association of poison control centers or its successor organization: Twenty-four-hour toll-free telephone service dedicated to disseminating information on prevention […]

§ 25-32-105. Department – Poison Control Services – Duties – Contract

The department has the following powers and duties with respect to the provision of poison control services on a statewide basis and for the dissemination of information as provided in this article 32: To solicit, receive, and review contract bids for the provision of poison control services and the dissemination of poison control information by […]

§ 25-32-106. Release of Medical Information

Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, when a poison control service provider selected pursuant to section 25-32-105 determines that a medical emergency exists and that information concerning the patient’s medical history is necessary to assist in the diagnosis or treatment of such patient, the patient’s physician shall release to the poison control service provider […]