HF 3458

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

A bill for an act
relating to health; requiring the delay of annual mass flu vaccination clinics in
the event of a flu vaccine shortage; imposing penalties; proposing coding for new
law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [144.063] ANNUAL FLU VACCINATIONS DURING A SHORTAGE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Delayed vaccination. new text end

new text begin Annual mass flu vaccination clinics for
individuals who are not in a high-risk priority group according to the guidelines established
by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices shall be delayed until
November 1 of each year, unless the commissioner of health has determined that there
will be a sufficient supply of the vaccine and has posted a notice of this determination
on the Department of Health's Web site.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Penalties. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of health may impose a fine of up to $1,000
upon a person found in violation of this section. The commissioner may impose a fine of
up to $10,000 upon a person who intentionally or repeatedly violates this section.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end