Chapter 169

2005 -- H 6276 AS AMENDED

Enacted 07/06/05

A N A C T

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS

Introduced By: Representatives Jacquard, and San Bento

Date Introduced: March 23, 2005

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 23-4-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 23-4 entitled "Office of the

State Medical Examiners" is hereby amended to read as follows:

23-4-2. Establishment of office. – (a) There is established in the department of health the

office of state medical examiners. The director of health, with the advice of the state medical

examiners commission, is authorized to adopt, amend, promulgate, and enforce rules and

regulations and standards that may be designed to further the accomplishment of the purposes of

this chapter.

(b) The office of state medical examiners shall obtain and maintain accreditation by the

national association of medical examiners or other national accrediting organization in the field of

forensic medicine and pathology.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2006.     

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