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:
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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.
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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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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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