Maine § 1233. - Blood specimens accompanied by information blank; report
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1233. — Blood specimens accompanied by information blank; report, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1233.. Blood specimens accompanied by information blank; report
Blood specimens sent to a laboratory in compliance with section 1231 shall be accompanied by an information blank which shall contain the initials of the person whose blood is submitted or a number or other suitable means of identification, and the word "Prenatal" to indicate the purpose of the examination.
If the person in question is found to be infected with syphilis, the physician in charge shall make a report to the Bureau of Health on a regular blank, supplied by the bureau for the reporting of venereal diseases, adding thereto the word "Prenatal" in addition to such other information as may be indicated on said blanks.
Such reports shall be kept in a special file at the bureau and shall not be considered a public record. Such reports may be produced in any court procedure where they may be material and relevant on an order of the justice presiding.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1233.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1233. cover?
Section 1233. ("Blood specimens accompanied by information blank; report") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 1233.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1233." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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