Sec. 3. (a) A person that examines the blood of an individual described in section 2 of this chapter for the presence of lead must report to the state department the results of the examination not later than one (1) week after completing the examination. The report must include at least the following:

(1) With respect to the individual whose blood is examined:

(A) the name;

(B) the date of birth;

(C) the gender;

(D) the race; and

(E) any other information that is required to be included to qualify to receive federal funding.

(2) With respect to the examination:

(A) the date;

(B) the type of blood test performed;

(C) the person’s normal limits for the test;

(D) the results of the test; and

(E) the person’s interpretation of the results of the test.

(3) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of:

(A) the person; and

(B) the attending physician, hospital, clinic, or other specimen submitter.

     (b) If a person required to report under subsection (a) has submitted more than fifty (50) results in the previous calendar year, the person must submit subsequent reports in an electronic format determined by the state department.

     (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), if a person required to report under subsection (a) fails to provide complete information within ten (10) days after notification by the state department, the state department may, in accordance with IC 4-21.5, assess a civil penalty against the person in an amount equal to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for each incomplete report that is submitted after receipt of the notification. Money received by the state department under this subsection shall be deposited in the fund.

     (d) Subsection (c) does not apply to a person who acts in good faith to provide a complete report required under subsection (a), but who:

(1) is unable to collect all of the information required for a complete report; or

(2) provides incorrect information on a completed report.

As added by P.L.99-2002, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.59-2003, SEC.2; P.L.135-2005, SEC.5; P.L.102-2008, SEC.11.