Except as specified in <cite data-path="|health|§4-506">§ 4-506 {“Exceptions”} of this subtitle</cite>, every parent and guardian must provide for the timely and appropriate immunization of their minor children against all immunization-preventable childhood diseases, as specified by rule or regulation that the Commissioner adopts under <cite data-path="|health|§2-106">§ 2-106 {“Rules and regulations”} of this article</cite>. City Code, 1976/83, art. 11, §199 Ord. 99-548 Text Conformed 03/10/21 Text conformed to include express cross-reference to § 2-106. Cf. Editor’s Note to that section.

In enforcing this Part II, each child who is not properly immunized as required is considered a separate offense. Ord. 99-548

In adopting rules and regulations under this Part II, the Commissioner must consider the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Ord. 99-548

This Part II does not apply: to any child whose parent or guardian, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, objects to immunization on the ground that it conflicts with the parent’s or guardian’s bona fide religious beliefs and practices; or if, because of a child’s medical condition, the administration of an immunizing agent could precipitate a medical emergency. Ord. 99-548

The Commissioner of Health is directed to adopt rules and regulations under <cite data-path="|health|§2-106">§ 2-106 {“Rules and regulations”} of this article</cite> to implement a registry of immunization history for children residing in the City. City Code, 1976/83, art. 11, §215A(b) Ord. 99-548 Text Conformed 03/10/21 Text conformed to include express cross-reference to § 2-106. Cf. Editor’s Note to that section.

Each pediatric, family, and general health care provider must report to the Commissioner whenever that provider administers an immunizing agent to any child who is less than 5 years old and resides in the City. The report must be made within 14 days after administering the immunizing agent. City Code, 1976/83, art. 11, §215B Ord. 99-548

Any health care provider who violates any provision of this Part III or of a rule or regulation adopted under it is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation. In addition to imposing a fine, the court may:issue an order for withholding publicly distributed vaccines or pediatric primary care funding or both vaccines and funding; and order the Department to conduct a medical records audit of the health care provider, the cost of the audit to be paid by the health care provider. Subtitle 9 {“Penalties”} of this title does not apply to violations of this Part III. City Code, 1976/83, art. 11, §215C Ord. 99-548 Ord. 00-020