(a)
- (1) Chemical induced terminations of pregnancy are to be reported on Vital Records form VR-29b, which is attached hereto as Appendix B pursuant to Acts 2021, No. 560.
- (2) The chemical induced termination of pregnancy report is an official record and shall remain confidential except that a disclosure may be made to law enforcement officials upon an order of a court after an application showing good cause.
(3) These reports are:
- (A) Incorporated into the official records of the Division of Vital Records; and
- (B) Submitted by the healthcare facility to the Arkansas Center for Health Statistics within fifteen (15) days after each month’s end.
(b)
- (1) The number of chemical induced terminations of pregnancy by trimester are to be reported quarterly on Vital Records form VR-29c, which is attached hereto as Appendix C pursuant to Acts 2021, No. 560.
- (2) Quarterly reports of the number of chemical induced terminations of pregnancy by trimester are statistical reports and are not incorporated into the official records of the division.
- (3) These reports are to be submitted by the healthcare facility performing chemical abortions within fifteen (15) days after each quarter’s end.
- (4) These reports will be maintained and retained in the same manner as described in 20 CAR § 1-1201.