American Samoa § 13.0403 - Promulgation of rules.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0403 — Promulgation of rules., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.0403. Promulgation of rules.
The Department of Health shall develop rules necessary to: (1) ensure complete reporting by hospitals, laboratories, physicians and other health care practitioners diagnosing, or providing treatment for cancer patients; (2) ensure access to all records that would identify cases of cancer or establish characteristics of the cancer, treatment of the cancer, or medical status of the individual patient; (3) protect the confidentiality of all cancer data reported to the registry; (4) establish the format, quality requirements, completeness, and timeliness of required data; (5) and protect individuals complying with the law including provisions specifying that no person shall be held liable in any civil action with respect to a cancer case report provided to the cancer registry.”
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0403 cover?
Section 13.0403 ("Promulgation of rules.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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