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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 5a. (1) The department shall only use the DNA profiles of DNA samples authorized to be provided under this act for 1 or more of the following purposes:
(a) Law enforcement identification purposes.
(b) To assist in the recovery or identification of human remains or missing persons.
(c) Academic, research, statistical analysis, or protocol development purposes only if personal identifiers are removed.
(2) DNA samples provided under this act shall not be analyzed for identification of any medical or genetic disorder.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Compiled Laws, Chapter 28. Michigan State Police § 28.175a - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-28-michigan-state-police/mi-comp-laws-28-175a/
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