Tennessee § 68-5-702 - Purpose.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-5-702 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68-5-702. Purpose.
The purpose of this part is to require all providers of health care services who assume responsibility for the prenatal care of pregnant women during gestation, except in cases where women refuse testing, to test these women for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and to provide referral into appropriate medical and social services for those women who test positive. Acts 1997, ch. 296, § 2; 2007, ch. 154, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 68-5-702
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-5-702 cover?
Section 68-5-702 ("Purpose.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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 Tennessee § 68-5-702?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-5-702" (Tennessee). 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 Tennessee law?
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How does Tennessee § 68-5-702 apply to my situation?
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