65-153b. Newly born infant; treatment of eyes.
65-153b
65-153b. Newly born infant; treatment of eyes.Any physician or any person authorized by law to act as an obstetricianshall immediately upon the birth of an infant instill into the eyes of suchnewly born infant a prophylactic solution approved by the secretary ofhealth and environment: Provided, however, That any person or parentshall not be required to employ such prophylactic if objection is made bywritten statement to the attending obstetrician within three days from thebirth of said child: And provided further, That said written statementshall be attached to the birth certificate.
History: L. 1929, ch. 218, § 2; L. 1974, ch. 352, §14; July 1.