Part 6.
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Part 6. Injury Prevention.
§ 130A-224. Department to establish program.
To protect and enhance the public health, welfare, and safety, the Department shall establish and administer a comprehensive statewide injury prevention program. The Department shall designate the Division of Public Health as the lead agency for injury prevention activities. The Division of Public Health shall:
(1)Develop a comprehensive State plan for injury prevention;
(2)Maintain an injury prevention program that includes data collection, surveillance, and education and promotes injury control activities; and
(3)Develop collaborative relationships with other State agencies and private and community organizations to establish programs promoting injury prevention. (2007-187, s. 3.)