New Jersey § 10:5-45
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 10:5-45, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10:5-45.
No person shall obtain genetic information from an individual, or from an individual's
DNA sample, without first obtaining informed consent from the individual or the individual's
representative according to regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Health
and Senior Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance,
pursuant to subsection b. of section 9 of P.L.1996, c. 126 ( C. 10:5-48 ). a. The requirements of this section shall not apply to genetic information obtained: (1) By a State, county, municipal or federal law enforcement agency for the purposes
of establishing the identity of a person in the course of a criminal investigation
or prosecution; (2) To determine paternity in accordance with the provisions of section 11 of P.L.1983,
c. 17 ( C. 9:17-48 ); (3) Pursuant to the provisions of the “DNA Database and Databank Act of 1994,” P.L.1994, c. 136 ( C. 53:1-20.17 et seq. ); (4) To determine the identity of deceased individuals; (5) For anonymous research where the identity of the subject will not be released; (6) Pursuant to newborn screening requirements established by State or federal law;
or (7) As authorized by federal law for the identification of persons. b. In the case of a policy of life insurance or a disability income insurance contract,
informed consent shall be obtained pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1985, c. 179
( C. 17:23A-1 et seq. ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 10:5-45
What does New Jersey Statutes § 10:5-45 cover?
Section 10:5-45 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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