State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > North-carolina > Chapter_130A > GS_130A-224Part 6. Injury Prevention.
§ 130A‑224. Departmentto establish program.
To protect and enhance thepublic health, welfare, and safety, the Department shall establish andadminister a comprehensive statewide injury prevention program. The Departmentshall designate the Division of Public Health as the lead agency for injuryprevention activities. The Division of Public Health shall:
(1) Develop acomprehensive State plan for injury prevention;
(2) Maintain an injuryprevention program that includes data collection, surveillance, and educationand promotes injury control activities; and
(3) Developcollaborative relationships with other State agencies and private and communityorganizations to establish programs promoting injury prevention. (2007‑187, s. 3.)
