Section 465.100  Authority

Pursuant to the authority contained in 20 ILCS 2310/55.10 through 55.12 and 20 ILCS 2005/71(D) that authorizes the Illinois Department of Public Health to establish and enforce minimum standards and establish certification procedures for laboratories making examinations in connection with the diagnosis of disease or tests for the evaluation of health hazards, and also to enter into contracts with other public agencies for the exchange of health services that may benefit the health of the people; and pursuant to the authority contained in Section 4(o) and (p) of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act.