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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle D. PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND REPORTS OF DISEASES |
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Chapter 85. ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION |
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Subchapter D. TESTING PROGRAMS AND COUNSELING |
Sec. 85.083. REGISTRATION OF TESTING PROGRAM
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(a) A person may not advertise or represent to the public that the person conducts a testing program for AIDS, HIV infection, or related conditions without registering with the department.
(b) A hospital licensed under Chapter 241 (Texas Hospital Licensing Law) or a physician licensed under Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code, is not required to be registered under this section unless the hospital or physician advertises or represents to the public that the hospital or physician conducts or specializes in testing programs for AIDS, HIV infection, or related conditions.
(c) The department may assess and collect a registration fee in an amount that does not exceed the estimated costs of administering this section.
(d) A person who violates Subsection (a) is liable for a civil penalty of $1,000 for each day of a continuing violation.