§1346. Official poison control center
1.
Designation.
The Maine Poison Center, located at the Maine Medical Center, is the official state poison control center.
[PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Services.
The Maine Poison Center shall provide clinical toxicology services through critical expertise and assistance in the diagnosis and management of poisonings.
[PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Certification.
The Maine Poison Center is encouraged to achieve certification from a national association of poison control centers by May 1, 2003. The Maine Poison Center shall achieve certification from a national association of poison control centers not later than December 1, 2004.
[PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).]
4.
Alternative funding sources.
The Maine Poison Center shall seek funding from other sources to fully support the level of services it offers.
[PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 731, §YYY1 (NEW).