Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 260E — Reporting Of Maltreatment Of Minors
Section 260E.32 — Toxicology Tests Required.

Subdivision 1. Test; report. (a) A physician shall administer a toxicology test to a pregnant woman under the physician's care or to a woman under the physician's care within eight hours after delivery to determine whether there is evidence that she has ingested a controlled substance if the woman has obstetrical complications that are a medical indication of possible use of a controlled substance for a nonmedical purpose.
(b) If the test results are positive, the physician shall report the results under section 260E.31. A negative test result does not eliminate the obligation to report under section 260E.31 if other evidence gives the physician reason to believe the patient has used a controlled substance for a nonmedical purpose.
Subd. 2. Newborns. (a) A physician shall administer to each newborn infant born under the physician's care a toxicology test to determine whether there is evidence of prenatal exposure to a controlled substance if the physician has reason to believe, based on a medical assessment of the mother or the infant, that the mother used a controlled substance for a nonmedical purpose during pregnancy.
(b) If the test results are positive, the physician shall report the results as neglect under section 260E.03. A negative test result does not eliminate the obligation to report under this chapter if other medical evidence of prenatal exposure to a controlled substance is present.
Subd. 3. Report to Department of Health. Physicians shall report to the Department of Health the results of tests performed under subdivisions 1 and 2. A report shall be made on the certificate of live birth medical supplement or the report of fetal death medical supplement filed on or after February 1, 1991. The reports are medical data under section 13.384.
Subd. 4. Reliability of tests. A positive test result reported under this section must be obtained from a confirmatory test performed by a drug testing laboratory that meets the requirements of section 181.953 and must be performed according to the requirements for performance of confirmatory tests imposed by the licensing, accreditation, or certification program listed in section 181.953, subdivision 1, in which the laboratory participates.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes

Minnesota Statutes

Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities

Chapter 260E — Reporting Of Maltreatment Of Minors

Section 260E.01 — Policy.

Section 260E.02 — Multidisciplinary Child Protection Team.

Section 260E.03 — Definitions.

Section 260E.04 — Evidence.

Section 260E.05 — Cultural Practices.

Section 260E.055 — Duty To Report; Private Or Public Youth Recreation Program.

Section 260E.06 — Maltreatment Reporting.

Section 260E.065 — Training For Reporters.

Section 260E.07 — Retaliation Prohibited.

Section 260E.08 — Criminal Penalties For Failure To Report; Civil Penalty For Making False Report.

Section 260E.09 — Reporting Requirements.

Section 260E.10 — Notification To Reporters.

Section 260E.11 — Agency Designated To Receive Reports.

Section 260E.12 — Required Actions Of The Responsible Agency And Law Enforcement Upon Receiving Report.

Section 260E.13 — Report To Ombudsman.

Section 260E.14 — Agency Responsible For Screening And Assessment Or Investigation.

Section 260E.15 — Screening Guidelines.

Section 260E.16 — Timeline For Screening.

Section 260E.17 — Response Path Assignment.

Section 260E.18 — Notice To Child's Tribe.

Section 260E.19 — Conflict Of Interest.

Section 260E.20 — Agency Duties Regarding Investigation And Assessment.

Section 260E.21 — Screened Out Reports.

Section 260E.22 — Interviews.

Section 260E.23 — Documenting Interviews With Child Maltreatment Victims.

Section 260E.24 — Conclusion Of Family Assessment Or Family Investigation By Local Welfare Agency.

Section 260E.25 — Provision Of Medical Care.

Section 260E.26 — Provision Of Child Protective Services.

Section 260E.27 — Consultation With The County Attorney.

Section 260E.28 — Conducting Investigation In Facility Or School.

Section 260E.29 — Notification Requirements For Schools And Facilities.

Section 260E.30 — Conclusion Of School Or Facility Investigation.

Section 260E.31 — Reporting Of Prenatal Exposure To Controlled Substances.

Section 260E.32 — Toxicology Tests Required.

Section 260E.33 — Reconsideration And Appeal Of Maltreatment Determination Following Investigation.

Section 260E.34 — Immunity.

Section 260E.35 — Data Practices.

Section 260E.36 — Specialized Training And Education Required.

Section 260E.37 — Child Protection Workers; Training.

Section 260E.38 — Audit.