subchapter 47C – birth defects monitoring program

SECTION .0100 - MONITORING PROGRAM

10A NCAC 47C .0101       GENERAL

(a)  This Section implements G.S. 130A, Article 5, Part 7 entitled Birth Defects.  The legislation establishes a Birth Defects Monitoring Program within the State Center for Health Statistics.  The purpose of the monitoring program is to compile, tabulate and publish information related to the incidence and prevention of birth defects.

(b)  The Birth Defects Monitoring Program is administered by the State Center for Health Statistics, Department of Health and Human Services.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-131.17;

Eff. August 1, 2000;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 20, 2015.