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O.C.G.A. § 33-54-1 Legislative findings and determinations; intent of chapter
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The General Assembly finds and determines that recent advances in genetic science have led to improvements in the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of a significant number of human diseases. The General Assembly further finds and declares that: (1) Genetic information is the u…
O.C.G.A. § 33-54-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Genetic testing’’ means laboratory tests of human DNA or chromosomes for the purpose of identifying the presence or absence of inherited alterations in genetic material or genes which are associated with a disease or illness that is asympt…
O.C.G.A. § 33-54-3 Purpose of testing; consent required; confidential and privileged information
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, genetic testing may only be conducted to obtain information for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Genetic testing may not be conducted without the prior written consent of the person to be tested. (b) Information derived from ge…
O.C.G.A. § 33-54-4 Prohibited use of information
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Any insurer that receives information derived from genetic testing may not use the information for any nontherapeutic purpose. History. — Code 1981, § 33-54-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 1242, § 4.