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All hospitals, local child support agencies, welfare offices, and family courts shall facilitate genetic tests for purposes of enforcement of this chapter. This may include having a health care professional available for purposes of extracting samples to be used for genetic testing.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Family Code - FAM § 7551.5 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/family-code/fam-sect-7551-5/
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