§ 23-13.3-2 — § 23-13.3-2. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 23-13.3-2

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 23: Health and Safety
• Ch. 23-13.3: Birth Defects Surveillance and Information System

Text

§ 23-13.3-2. Definitions.

(a) "Birth defects� means a physical or mental functional deficit or impairment resulting from one or more genetic or environmental causes detected in a newborn or before a child's fifth (5th) birthday.

(b) "Council� means the birth defects surveillance and information advisory council.

(c) "Department� means the Rhode Island department of health.

(d) "Director� means the director of the department of health.

Legislative History

P.L. 2003, ch. 116, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 183, § 1.