RS 31.65 - Authority and responsibility of the director
A. The director shall establish a statewide system for the collection of information determining the incidence of Parkinson's disease. Commencing January 1, 2006, the director shall begin phasing in the statewide Parkinson's disease-reporting regions. By July 1, 2006, all regional registries shall be implemented or initiated. By July 1, 2007, the statewide Parkinson's disease-reporting system shall be fully operational. On or before March 1, 2006, the director shall submit an implementation and funding schedule to the legislature.
B. The director shall designate Parkinson's disease as a disease required to be reported in the state or any demographic parts of the state in which Parkinson's disease information is collected pursuant to this Section. All cases of Parkinson's disease diagnosed or treated in the reporting area shall thereafter be reported to the representative of the department authorized to compile the Parkinson's disease data or any individual, agency, or organization designated to cooperate with that representative.
Acts 2005, No. 210, §1.