(1) For the purpose of this article microorganisms which may produce disease in man shall be referred to as etiologic agents.

(2) The provisions of this article do not apply to specimens transmitted to a laboratory operated by the State Department of Health or equivalent containers are used, or those of other public health department laboratories operating under certificates issued by the department.

(3) The provisions of this article do not apply to biological products licensed by the department or by the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

(1) Containers shall be used which are constructed in a manner equivalent to those referred to in (b)(2) of this section.

(2) In the case of frozen materials the etiologic agent shall be packed in sufficient dry ice and insulation material to insure that the material will remain frozen for at least 24 hours longer than the expected time in transportation.

(3) The proposed recipient shall be notified when transportation of the etiologic agent begins. This shall include type of transportation and probable time of arrival at a designated place.

(4) The approved type of container, referred to in (b)(2) above, shall be labeled in such a way that the etiologic agent which it contains is clearly indicated in bold type. The label shall state clearly that material of an infectious nature is present within the container.

(5) The label shall state that if breakage or leakage occurs whoever first has knowledge of the accident will immediately notify the department and the local health officer having jurisdiction at the site of the accident. This report should also contain the names and addresses of those who may have been exposed to the etiologic agent as a result of the accident. If loss occurs the person first aware of this occurrence shall notify the d partment promptly and shall supply such additional details as may be available.