111-4. Register of State's blind.
(a) The Department of Health and Human Services shall cause to be maintained a complete register of the blind in the State that shall describe the condition and cause of blindness of each and any other facts that may seem to the Department of Health and Human Services to be of value.
(b) When, upon examination by a physician or optometrist, any person is found to be blind, the examiner shall report the results of the examination to the Department of Health and Human Services within 30 days after the examination is conducted. (1935, c. 53, s. 3; 1973, c. 476, s. 143; 1975, c. 19, s. 35; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2000-121, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 111 - Aid to the Blind
Article 1 - General Duties of Department of Health and Human Services.
§ 111-4 - Register of State's blind.
§ 111-6.1 - Rehabilitation center for the blind and visually impaired.
§ 111-8 - Investigations; eye examination and treatment.
§ 111-11.1 - Jurisdiction of certain Divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services.
§ 111-12.1 - Acceptance of private contributions for particular facilities authorized.
§ 111-12.2 - Contributions treated as State funds to match federal funds.
§ 111-12.3 - Rules and regulations as to receiving and expending contributions.
§ 111-12.5 - Reserve and operating capital fund.
§ 111-12.6 - Disposition of funds deposited with or transferred to State Treasurer.