(a)

1. (1) Each spontaneous fetal death or miscarriage of fewer than twelve (12) weeks’ gestation, as computed in 20 CAR § 1-1101, is to be reported on Vital Records form VR-28.
2. (2) These are statistical reports only and are not to be incorporated into the official records of the Division of Vital Records.

(b)

1. (1) These are to be forwarded directly to the Arkansas Center for Health Statistics by the institution or by the physician in attendance if pregnancy termination did not occur in a hospital.
2. (2) The Director of the Arkansas Center for Health Statistics is authorized to dispose of such reports when all statistical processing of the records has been accomplished.

3. (3) However, the director may establish a file of such records so they will be available for future statistical and research projects provided:

   1. (A) Such a file is not made a part of the official records; and
   2. (B) The reports are not made available for the issuance of certified copies.

(c)

1. (1) Such file shall be retained for as long as the director deems necessary and it shall then be destroyed.
2. (2) The file may be maintained by photographic, electronic, or other means as determined by the director.
3. (3) When such a file is established by the director, the original reports from which they were made shall be destroyed.