Texas § PW.43.3591 - GENETIC TESTING
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§ PW.43.3591. GENETIC TESTING
GENETIC TESTING. (a) In this section: (1) "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid. (2) "Genetic test" means a laboratory analysis of a deer's genes, gene products, or chromosomes that: (A) analyzes the deer's DNA, RNA, proteins, or chromosomes; and (B) is performed to determine genetically the deer's ancestral lineage or descendants. (3) "RNA" means ribonucleic acid. (b) After an inspection, the department shall notify a deer breeder in writing when the department has reason to believe the deer breeder possesses deer that may pose a disease risk to other deer. The notice must include an explanation of the rationale used to establish the disease risk. (c) If genetic testing is timely conducted, the department must postpone any actions that may be affected by the test results until the test results are available. (d) The results of genetic testing may not be used as evidence to establish a defense against a fine imposed on a deer breeder found guilty of failure to keep records of all deer in a deer breeder facility as required by this subchapter. (e) The commission shall adopt rules as needed to implement this section. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 99 (S.B. 820 ), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.
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