2015 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 40 - Public Health and Safety
RS 40:1285.5 - Designation of high-risk areas
§1285.5. Designation of high-risk areas
The Department of Health and Hospitals, after consultation with representatives from the state's medical schools and analysis of childhood blood lead surveillance, housing, and Medicaid data, shall identify geographic areas in the state and establish those areas as high-risk for lead poisoning. Based upon the analysis of data by the Department of Health and Hospitals, blood lead screening of children of certain ages residing in these identified areas shall be mandated by rules adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The office of public health shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the specific policies and procedures for mandated childhood blood lead screening.
Acts 2004, No. 893, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.25 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
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