Georgia Code, Title 33, Chapter 54 - Genetic Testing

• § 33-54-1 - Legislative Findings and Determinations; Intent of Chapter
  The General Assembly finds and determines that recent advances in genetic science have led to improvements in the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of a...
• § 33-54-2 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Genetic testing" means laboratory tests of human DNA or chromosomes for the purpose of identifying the...
• § 33-54-3 - Purpose of Testing; Consent Required; Confidential and Privileged Information
  (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, genetic testing may only be conducted to obtain information for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Genetic testing...
• § 33-54-4 - Prohibited Use of Information
  Any insurer that receives information derived from genetic testing may not use the information for any nontherapeutic purpose.
• § 33-54-5 - Use of Information in Criminal Investigation or Prosecution Authorized
  Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Sections 33-54-3 and 33-54-4, information derived from genetic testing regarding the identity of any individual who is the subject...
• § 33-54-6 - Use of Information for Scientific Research Purposes Authorized
  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...
• § 33-54-7 - Applicability of Chapters
  This chapter shall not apply to a life insurance policy, disability income policy, accidental death or dismemberment policy, medicare supplement policy, long-term care insurance...
• § 33-54-8 - Violations of Chapter
  (a) Any violation of this chapter by an insurer shall be unfair trade practice subject to the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 6...

Last modified: October 14, 2016