2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 40 — Public health and safety
RS 40:1299.21 — Establishment of lead poisoning prevention program
§1299.21. Establishment of lead poisoning prevention program
The Department of Health and Hospitals shall establish a program for the prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of lead poisoning in its office of public health. This program shall, to the extent permitted by appropriations, provide for the prevention of lead poisoning through public and professional education; shall ensure the availability of screening, diagnosis, and treatment relative to lead poisoning of children under the age of six years and persons deemed at risk by the state health officer; and shall advocate for the abatement of sources of lead when appropriate. The program shall not apply to those persons having religious objections to the examination. The office of public health shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this program.
Acts 1995, No. 874, §1, eff. June 28, 1995.
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