§ 40:1285.1 — Establishment of lead poisoning prevention program

Louisiana § 40:1285.1

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§1285.1. Establishment of lead poisoning prevention program
The Louisiana Department of Health 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.

Legislative History

Acts 1995, No. 874, §1, eff. June 28, 1995; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.21 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.