18.   Each bio-analytical laboratory shall be under the overall management and direction of either:
 
   (a)   a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the State of New Jersey, or
 
   (b) a licensed bio-analytical laboratory director, who shall be accessible to the laboratory to provide onsite, telephone, or electronic consultation as needed.

 
   L.1953, c.420, s.18; amended 2016, c.86, s.3.