2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-645 — Birth defects; findings and duties.
Section 71-645Birth defects; findings and duties.
It is hereby found that the occurrence of malformation or inherited disease at the time of birth is a tragedy for the child, the family, and the community, and a matter of vital concern to the public health. In order to provide for the protection and promotion of the health of the citizens of the state, the Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure shall have the responsibility for the implementation and development of scientific investigations and research concerning the causes, methods of prevention, treatment, and cure of birth defects.
Source:
- Laws 1972, LB 1203, § 1
Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 546
~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska
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