South Dakota § 37-24-59 - Genetic material protection--Definitions.
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§ 37-24-59. Genetic material protection--Definitions.
Terms used in this section and §§ 37-24-60 to 37-24-64, mean:
(1) "Biological sample," any part of a human that is known to contain deoxyribonucleic acid;
(2) "Consumer," an individual who is a resident of this state;
(3) "De-identified data," genetic data that cannot reasonably be used to infer information about, or otherwise be linked to, an identifiable consumer;
(4) "Direct-to-consumer genetic testing company," an entity that:
(a) Offers genetic testing products or services directly to consumers; or
(b) Analyzes, collects, or uses genetic data collected via a direct-to-consumer genetic testing product or service that is provided to the company by the consumer;
(5) "Express consent," an affirmative written response, which may be presented and captured electronically;
(6) "Genetic data," data other than de-identified data, regardless of format, which concerns a consumer's genetic characteristics; and
(7) "Service provider," a person that:
(a) Is involved in the collection, transportation, or analysis of, or any other service in connection with, a consumer's biological sample or genetic data, on behalf of a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company;
(b) Collects, uses, maintains, or discloses biological samples or genetic data, collected or derived from a direct-to-consumer genetic testing product or service, or directly provided by the consumer; or
(c) Delivers the results of the analysis of a biological sample or genetic data.
Source: SL 2026, ch 164, § 1.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 37-24-59 ("Genetic material protection--Definitions.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. 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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