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Power to provide rules and regulations in specific areas - R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. § 23-1-18
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Current as of June 2015
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The Department of Health has the authority to establish a childhood immunization registry and require the reporting of childhood immunization data. All personally identifiable information obtained in connection with the registry must be kept confidential in accordance with the Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act.
Current as of June 2015