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Chapter 65.--PUBLIC HEALTH Article 1.--SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT, ACTIVITIES

65-153b. Newly born infant; treatment of eyes.Any physician or any person authorized by law to act as an obstetricianshall immediately upon the birth of an infant instill into the eyes of suchnewly born infant a prophylactic solution approved by the secretary ofhealth and environment: Provided, however, That any person or parentshall not be required to employ such prophylactic if objection is made bywritten statement to the attending obstetrician within three days from thebirth of said child: And provided further, That said written statementshall be attached to the birth certificate.

History: L. 1929, ch. 218, § 2; L. 1974, ch. 352, §14; July 1.

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65-153b

Chapter 65.--PUBLIC HEALTH Article 1.--SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT, ACTIVITIES

65-153b. Newly born infant; treatment of eyes.Any physician or any person authorized by law to act as an obstetricianshall immediately upon the birth of an infant instill into the eyes of suchnewly born infant a prophylactic solution approved by the secretary ofhealth and environment: Provided, however, That any person or parentshall not be required to employ such prophylactic if objection is made bywritten statement to the attending obstetrician within three days from thebirth of said child: And provided further, That said written statementshall be attached to the birth certificate.

History: L. 1929, ch. 218, § 2; L. 1974, ch. 352, §14; July 1.

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65-153b

Chapter 65.--PUBLIC HEALTH Article 1.--SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT, ACTIVITIES

65-153b. Newly born infant; treatment of eyes.Any physician or any person authorized by law to act as an obstetricianshall immediately upon the birth of an infant instill into the eyes of suchnewly born infant a prophylactic solution approved by the secretary ofhealth and environment: Provided, however, That any person or parentshall not be required to employ such prophylactic if objection is made bywritten statement to the attending obstetrician within three days from thebirth of said child: And provided further, That said written statementshall be attached to the birth certificate.

History: L. 1929, ch. 218, § 2; L. 1974, ch. 352, §14; July 1.