36-461. Exceptions to this article


The provisions of this article apply to all clinical laboratories and directors of
clinical laboratories but do not apply to the following:


1. Clinical laboratories operated, licensed or certified by the United States
government.


2. Certain classes of clinical laboratories and types and categories of laboratory
examinations exempted from licensure by the director by rule if the director
determines that the exemptions will not adversely affect public health.


3. Laboratories operated and maintained solely for research or teaching purposes if
the director provides for this exemption by rule and determines that the exemption will
not adversely affect public health.