(a)      This section applies to inmates in a State correctional facility.

      (b)      (1)      Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall assess a reasonable fee not to exceed $4 for each visit by an inmate to a medical unit, physician, dentist, or optometrist for health care services.

            (2)      The Secretary may not assess a fee for health care services that are:

                  (i)      required as a part of the intake process;

                  (ii)      required for an initial physical examination;

                  (iii)      due to a referral by a nurse or physician's assistant;

                  (iv)      provided during a follow-up visit that is initiated by a medical professional from the correctional facility;

                  (v)      required for necessary treatment; or

                  (vi)      initiated by a medical or mental health staff member of the correctional facility.

      (c)      The Secretary shall adopt regulations to implement and collect the fees required by this section.