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Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Title 33. INSURANCE · Chapter 54. GENETIC TESTING

33-54-6. Use of information for scientific research purposes authorized.

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  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Sections 33-54-3 and 33-54-4, any research facility may conduct genetic testing and may use the information derived from genetic testing for scientific research purposes so long as the identity of any individual tested is not disclosed to any third party, except that the individual’s identity may be disclosed to the individual’s physician with the consent of the individual.

The notes below are printed with the section but are not enacted law (O.C.G.A. § 1-1-1(c)). They are shown apart from the text.

History

Code 1981, § 33-54-6, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 1242, § 4.

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