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).]

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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).