Except as specified in <cite data-path="|health|§4-603">§ 4-603 {“Exceptions”} of this subtitle</cite>, every parent and guardian must provide for the timely and appropriate testing for lead poisoning of his or her minor children, as specified by the rules and regulations that the Commissioner adopts under <cite data-path="|health|§2-106">§ 2-106 {“Rules and regulations”} of this article</cite>. Ord. 00-020 Text Conformed 03/10/21 Text conformed to include express cross-reference to § 2-106. Cf. Editor’s Note to that section.

Except as specified in <cite data-path="|health|§4-603">§ 4-603 {“Exceptions”} of this subtitle</cite>, every pediatric and primary care health provider must order the timely and appropriate testing for lead poisoning of his or her minor patients, as specified by the rules and regulations that the Commissioner adopts under <cite data-path="|health|§2-106">§ 2-106 {“Rules and regulations”} of this article</cite>. Ord. 00-020 Text Conformed 03/10/21 Text conformed to include express cross-reference to § 2-106. Cf. Editor’s Note to that section.

This Part I 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 testing on the ground that it conflicts with the parent’s or guardian’s bona fide religious beliefs and practices. Ord. 00-020

In enforcing this Part I, each child who is not properly tested as required is considered a separate violation. § 4-601{“Parental responsibility”} of this subtitle may be enforced by issuance of an environmental citation under <cite data-path="|1">Article 1</cite>, Subtitle 40 {“Environmental Control Board”} of the City Code. Any provider who violates any provision of <cite data-path="|health|§4-602">§ 4-602 {“Provider’s responsibility”} of this subtitle</cite> or of a rule or regulation adopted under it is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $100 for each violation. Subtitle 9 {“Penalties”} of this title does not apply to violations of this Part I. Ord. 00-020