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Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICESPart 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESChapter 91 - CANCER
Subchapter A - CANCER REGISTRY
Section 91.1 - Purpose

25 Tex. Admin. Code § 91.1

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Current through Reg. 50, No. 1; January 3, 2025
Section 91.1 - Purpose

This subchapter implements the Texas Cancer Incidence Reporting Act, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 82. This legislation concerns the reporting of cases of cancer for the recognition, prevention, cure or control of those diseases, and to facilitate participation in the national program of cancer registries established by 42 United States Code, §§280e - 280e-4. Nothing in this subchapter shall preempt the authority of facilities or individuals providing diagnostic or treatment services to patients with cancer to maintain their own cancer registries.

25 Tex. Admin. Code § 91.1

The provisions of this §91.1 adopted to be effective August 6, 1998, 23 TexReg 7801; amended to be effective November 7, 2002, 27 TexReg 10387; amended to be effective July 9, 2006, 31 TexReg 5300; amended to be effective August 14, 2011, 36 TexReg 4963