214.540 Definitions for KRS 214.540 to 214.544 -- Establishment and limitation of Colon Cancer Screening Program.

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Page 1 of 1 214.540 Definitions for KRS 214.540 to 214.544 -- Establishment and limitation of Colon Cancer Screening Program. (1) As used in KRS 214.540 to 214.544: (a) &quot;Department&quot; means the Department for Public Health in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; and (b) &quot;Program&quot; means the Colon Cancer Screening Program. (2) The Colon Cancer Screening Program is hereby established for the purposes of: (a) Increasing colon cancer screening; <br>(b) Reducing morbidity and mortality from colon cancer; and <br>(c) Reducing the cost of treating colon cancer among citizens of the Commonwealth. (3) The provisions of KRS 214.540 to 214.544 shall be limited to the amount of appropriations to the department for the Colon Cancer Screening Program. Effective: July 15, 2008 <br>History: Created 2008 Ky. Acts ch. 126, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2008.