New Jersey § 10:5-48

§ 10:5-48.

a. A person who requires or requests that genetic testing be done or receives records,

results or findings of genetic testing shall provide the person tested with notice

that the test was performed and that the records, results or findings were received

unless otherwise directed by informed consent pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1996, c. 126 ( C. 10:5-45 ). The notice shall state that the information may not be disclosed to any person without

the written consent of the person tested, unless disclosure is made pursuant to one

of the exceptions provided for in section 8 of P.L.1996, c. 126 ( C. 10:5-47 ). b. The Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, in consultation with the Commissioner

of Banking and Insurance, shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the provisions

of the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 ( C. 52:14B-1 et seq. ) governing procedures for obtaining informed written consent pursuant to P.L.1996, c. 126, except where the procedures for obtaining informed written consent already are governed

by national standards for informed consent as designated by the Commissioner of Health

and Senior Services by regulation, which may include, but need not be limited to,

guidelines from the Office of Protection for Research Risk, the Food and Drug Administration

or other appropriate federal agencies. c. The provisions of this section shall not apply to newborn screening requirements

established by State or federal law.