RS 46:974: Louisiana Prenatal Counseling system

A. The Louisiana Department of Health, office of public health, shall coordinate and utilize where practicable the educational, health, and supportive services adopted by the adolescent pregnancy and pregnancy prevention program, pursuant to R.S. 46:973.

B. The department shall maintain a toll free telephone number accessible throughout the state and publish information as to its availability, to advise pregnant women on the existence and availability of counseling services under this program.

C. The department is authorized to adopt all regulations deemed necessary in order to effectuate the provisions of this Chapter.