NC S285

Eliminates the requirement that laboratories performing chemical analyses under G.S. 20-139.1 must be accredited by an accrediting body that is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement.

Clarifies that chemical analysis results from all hospital laboratories approved by the Department of Health and Human Services under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) program are admissible as evidence in court and administrative hearings.

Removes provisions that would have required forensic-specific ILAC accreditation for blood and urine test results to be admissible in DWI-related cases.

Specifies that G.S. 8-58.20 does not apply to chemical analyses conducted under G.S. 20-139.1.

Became effective upon passage on June 26, 2013.