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This bill amends Tennessee's medical laboratory regulations to clarify licensing requirements for collection stations. Specifically, the bill stipulates that a collection station operated by a medical laboratory owner who is already licensed by the state medical laboratory board does not require an additional license, regardless of where specimens are transported. The key condition is that the medical laboratory owner must retain ownership of the laboratory and maintain oversight of the collection stations, including keeping and producing relevant records if the board investigates a complaint. The bill further specifies that collection stations operated by entities not owning a licensed medical laboratory must obtain a separate board license, and all collection stations must follow board-prescribed rules. The changes aim to provide clarity around licensing requirements for medical laboratory collection sites, with the amendment set to take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation is intended to streamline regulatory requirements while ensuring continued oversight of medical laboratory collection operations.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0267&ga=114