Vermont § 155 - Disclosure
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 155 — Disclosure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 155. Disclosure
- (a) The Commissioner may enter into agreements to exchange confidential information with
other cancer registries in order to obtain complete reports of Vermont residents diagnosed
or treated in other states and to provide information to other states regarding their
residents diagnosed or treated in Vermont. (b) The Commissioner may furnish confidential information to the National Breast and Cervical
Cancer Early Detection Program, other states’ cancer registries, federal cancer control
agencies, or health researchers in order to collaborate in a national cancer registry
or to collaborate in cancer control and prevention research studies. However, before
releasing confidential information, the Commissioner shall first obtain from such
state registries, agencies, or researchers an agreement in writing to keep the identifying
information confidential and privileged. In the case of researchers, the Commissioner
shall also first obtain evidence of the approval of their academic committee for the
protection of human subjects established in accordance with 45 C.F.R. part 46. (Added 1993, No. 90, § 2; amended 2015, No. 37, § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 155
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 155 cover?
Section 155 ("Disclosure") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 155?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 155" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 155 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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