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1 Communicable Disease; Authority of Commissioner Regarding Immunizations/ Vaccines. Amend RSA 141-C:20-a to read as follows:
141-C:20-a Immunization.
I. All parents or legal guardians shall have their children who are residing in this state immunized against certain diseases. These diseases shall include, but not be limited to, diphtheria, mumps, pertussis, poliomyelitis, rubella, rubeola, and tetanus. The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to other diseases which require immunization.
II. No child shall be admitted or enrolled in any school or child care agency, public or private, unless the following is demonstrated:
(a) Immunization under paragraph I; or
(b) *Partial immunization relative to the age of the child as specified in rules adopted by the commissioner; or
(c)* Exemption under RSA 141-C:20-c.
2 Repeal. RSA 141-C:6, XIII-XVI, relative to rulemaking for certain immunizations/vaccines, are repealed.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 Communicable Disease; Authority of Commissioner Regarding Immunizations/ Vaccines. Amend RSA 141-C:20-a to read as follows:
141-C:20-a Immunization.
I. All parents or legal guardians shall have their children who are residing in this state immunized against certain diseases. These diseases shall include, but not be limited to, diphtheria, mumps, pertussis, poliomyelitis, rubella, rubeola, and tetanus.
II. No child shall be admitted or enrolled in any school or child care agency, public or private, unless the following is demonstrated:
(a) Immunization under paragraph I; or
(b) Exemption under RSA 141-C:20-c.
2 Repeal. RSA 141-C:6, XIII-XVI, relative to rulemaking for certain immunizations/vaccines, are repealed.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.