1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 50
  3. CHAPTER 19
  4. Part 1
  5. 50-19-101 Definitions

Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 50. HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 19. PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEWBORN INFANTS

Part 1. Serological Test for Women Seeking Prenatal Care

Definitions

50-19-101. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.

(2) "Health care provider" means a licensed physician, a physician assistant, a registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, a naturopathic physician, or a direct-entry midwife practicing within the scope of the provider's professional license.

(3) "Standard serological test" means a test for syphilis, rubella immunity, and blood group, including ABO (Landsteiner blood type designation--O, A, B, AB) and RH (Dd) type, and a screening for hepatitis B surface antigen, approved by the department.

History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 228, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 187, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 69-6701; amd. Sec. 119, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 296, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 351, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 519, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 85, Ch. 2, L. 2009.