Minnesota § 144.2219 - TRANSFERS OF INFORMATION TO RESEARCH ENTITIES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 144.2219 — TRANSFERS OF INFORMATION TO RESEARCH ENTITIES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 144.2219. TRANSFERS OF INFORMATION TO RESEARCH ENTITIES
Information from the birth defects information system that does not contain identifying information may be shared with research entities upon request for studies approved by the commissioner and appropriate institutional review boards. For studies approved by the commissioner that require identifying information about a child or a parent or legal guardian of the child, the commissioner shall contact the parent or legal guardian to obtain informed consent to share identifying information with the research entity. Notwithstanding section 144.295, the parent or legal guardian must provide informed consent before the information may be shared. The commissioner must collect all reasonable costs of locating and obtaining consent from the research entity.
History:
2004 c 288 art 6 s 15; 2004 c 290 s 29; 2007 c 147 art 10 s 15
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 144.2219
What does Minnesota Statutes § 144.2219 cover?
Section 144.2219 ("TRANSFERS OF INFORMATION TO RESEARCH ENTITIES") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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