Code of Alabama - Title 22: Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control - Section 22-10A-1 - Declaration of policy

Section 22-10A-1 - Declaration of policy.

It is declared to be the policy of this state to identify families who have members with genetic disorders that cause birth defects and mental retardation. A part of this policy shall be to encourage prevention of birth defects and mental retardation through education, genetic counseling and amniocentesis when applicable.

(Acts 1978, No. 824, p. 1226, §1.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021