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HF 3338

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

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Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 03/13/2006

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to corrections; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 144.445,
subdivision 1.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 144.445, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Screening of inmates.

new text begin (a) new text end All persons detained or confined for 14
consecutive days or more in facilities operated, licensed, or inspected by the Department
of Corrections shall be screened for tuberculosis with either a Mantoux test or a chest
roentgenogram (x-ray) as consistent with screening and follow-up practices recommended
by the United States Public Health Service or the Department of Health, as determined by
the commissioner of health. Administration of the Mantoux test or chest roentgenogram
(x-ray) must take place on or before the 14th day of detention or confinement.

new text begin (b) If an inmate refuses to submit to an annual test as specified in paragraph (a), the
commissioner may order the inmate to be tested.
new text end