1. (a)

   1. (1) The Secretary shall establish and promote a statewide public information program on acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

   2. (2) The public information program shall:

      1. (i) Attempt to reach individuals at risk for contracting AIDS;
      2. (ii) Encourage those individuals at risk for contracting AIDS to take the necessary precautions to prevent transmission of the HTLV-III virus; and
      3. (iii) Include any other aspects that the Secretary considers appropriate.

2. (b) The Secretary shall establish a program to train physicians, physician's assistants, nurses, and other health professionals in:

   1. (1) Diagnosing and treating AIDS or other conditions associated with AIDS; and
   2. (2) Methods to prevent the transmission of the HTLV-III virus.

3. (c) To carry out this section, the Secretary:

   1. (1) On request, shall receive the help of or information from any agency of this State or of a political subdivision; and
   2. (2) May contract for any necessary services.
4. (d) The Secretary may set a sliding fee schedule for services provided under this section.

Added by Acts 1986, c. 299, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1989, c. 5, § 1, eff. March 9, 1989; Acts 1994, c. 662, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 1994.