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Can you summarize MGL Chapter 149, Section 11A?
LABOR AND INDUSTRIES > Occupational lead registry; blood lead testing reports; regulations; enforcement
Short Summary
This document pertains to the establishment of an occupational lead registry within the department of labor standards in Massachusetts. It requires clinical laboratories that perform blood lead testing to report the test results to the commissioner. The report should include information such as the identity of the reporting laboratory, the individual’s name, date of birth or age, blood level, date of blood sample, and the health care provider’s name and contact details. Additionally, results of free erythrocyte protoporphyrin or zinc protoporphyrin should be reported if available. Health care providers must provide necessary information upon request. The clinical laboratory report and provider information are confidential, except for access by the department of public health for research purposes. The department is responsible for promulgating regulations for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this chapter. Violations of this chapter or its regulations may result in civil penalties. The superior court department of the trial court has jurisdiction to enjoin violations and grant necessary relief upon petition by the attorney general or the department. The department is not liable for any filing fee in such enforcement efforts before the superior court.
Whom does it apply to?
Clinical laboratories performing blood lead testing, health care providers ordering blood lead tests
What does it govern?
Occupational lead registry, blood lead testing reports, regulations, enforcement
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Civil penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars for each violation
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts