2016 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 40 - Public Health and Safety
RS 40:1285.3 - Mandatory reporting of lead poisoning cases required; comprehensive records

§1285.3. Mandatory reporting of lead poisoning cases required; comprehensive records

            A. Any local health officer, health unit supervisor, examining physician, hospital, public health nurse, or reporting person shall report to the state health officer or his designee the existence and circumstances of each case of lead poisoning known to them and not previously reported. Such reports shall be made on forms prescribed by the state health officer or his designee. The state health officer shall by regulation, and in accordance with Centers for Disease Control, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and United States Department of Housing and Development guidelines and current technical knowledge, define the terms "lead poisoning" and "previously reported" and what constitutes hazardous lead conditions in the environment.

            B. When the state health officer or his designee is informed of a case of lead poisoning pursuant to Subsection A of this Section or otherwise, he shall strongly encourage the examination of all other children under the age of six years and all other persons deemed at risk by the state health officer or his designee residing or recently residing in the household of the person with lead poisoning. The results of such examinations shall be reported to the persons or agency reporting the original case pursuant to Subsection A of this Section, and to such other persons or agencies as the state health officer or his designee deems advisable.

            Acts 1995, No. 874, §1, eff. June 28, 1995; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.23 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.