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N.J.S.A. 26:5B-1 Short title
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26:5B-1. Short title This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Hereditary Disorders Act." L.1981, c. 502, s. 1.
N.J.S.A. 26:5B-2 Legislative findings and declarations
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26:5B-2. Legislative findings and declarations The Legislature finds and declares: that hereditary disorders such as Cooley's anemia, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, Huntington's Disease, galactosemia and phenylketonuria often present a costly and tragic hardship…
N.J.S.A. 26:5B-3 Hereditary disorder defined
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26:5B-3. Hereditary disorder defined As used in this act "hereditary disorder" means any human ailment, disease or deformity resulting from a specific genetic condition and for which treatment is available, and includes Cooley's anemia, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, hemoph…
N.J.S.A. 26:5B-4 Duties of department of health
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26:5B-4. Duties of department of health The Department of Health, in consultation with appropriate professional advisory groups, shall: a. Establish guidelines for the early identification of persons born with hereditary disorders and standards for testing for hereditary disorder…