Section 130A-221 - Department authorized to establish program(a) The Department may establish and administer a program for the detection and prevention of glaucoma and diabetes and the care and treatment of persons with glaucoma and diabetes. The program may include: (1) Education of patients, health care personnel and the public;(2) Development and expansion of services to persons with glaucoma and diabetes; and(3) Provision of supplies, equipment and medication for detection and control of glaucoma and diabetes.(b) The Commission is authorized to adopt rules necessary to implement the program.N.C. Gen. Stat. § 130A-221
1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1257, s. 1; 1983, c. 891, s. 2; 1997-137, s. 2.