Section 144-709-10.0 - PARENTAL REFUSAL OF THE SCREENING TESTS10.1 In the instance of parental refusal of the CCHD screening tests on religious grounds, the parental refusal shall be stated in writing using the refusal form provided or available on the Maine CDC Birth Defects Program website at www.mainepublichealth.gov/birthdefects/and made a part of the infant's medical record.10.2 The administrator of hospitals and birthing centers, principal birthing attendants and primary health care providers shall ensure that the Maine CDC Birth Defects Program, Maine Department of Health and Human Services is notified in writing of the parental refusal within 5 days of the infant's birth.10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 709, § 10.0