These sections implement the Texas Cancer Incidence Reporting Act, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 82, concerning the reporting of cases of cancer for the recognition, prevention, cure or control of those diseases, and to facilitate participation in the national program of cancer registries established by 42 United States Code §§280e to 280e-4. Nothing in these sections shall preempt the authority of facilities or individuals providing diagnostic or treatment services to patients with cancer to maintain their own cancer registries.

Source Note:The provisions of this §91.1 adopted to be effective August 6, 1998, 23 TexReg 7801; amended to be effective November 7, 2002, 27 TexReg 10387; amended to be effective July 9, 2006, 31 TexReg 5300.