Rhode Island § 23-13-6 § 23-13-6. Reports of ophthalmia neonatorum.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-13-6 — § 23-13-6. Reports of ophthalmia neonatorum.

Rhode Island § 23-13-6

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-13Maternal and Child Health Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs

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Bluebook

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-13-6 (2026).

Text

§ 23-13-6. Reports of ophthalmia neonatorum.
It shall be the duty of any physician, midwife, nurse, parent, or other person or
            persons assisting any woman in childbirth or assisting in the care of any infant to
            report within twelve (12) hours after noting any case of ophthalmia neonatorum coming
            to his or her attention to the department of health.
         

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Legislative History

G.L. 1896, ch. 277, § 24; G.L. 1909, ch. 343, § 25; P.L. 1914, ch. 1081, § 1; P.L. 1918, ch. 1641, § 1; P.L. 1919, ch. 1757, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 395, § 25; G.L. 1938, ch. 606, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 23-13-6.