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Current as of February 19, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
a. Regardless of the manner of receipt or the source of genetic information, including information received from an individual, a person may not disclose or be compelled, by subpoena or any other means, to disclose the identity of an individual upon whom a genetic test has been performed or to disclose genetic information about the individual in a manner that permits identification of the individual, unless:
(1) Disclosure is necessary for the purposes of a criminal or death investigation or a criminal or juvenile proceeding;
(2) Disclosure is necessary to determine paternity in accordance with the provisions of section 11 of P.L.1983, c. 17 (C. 9:17-48);
(3) Disclosure is authorized by order of a court of competent jurisdiction;
(4) Disclosure is made pursuant to the provisions of the “DNA Database and Databank Act of 1994,” P.L.1994, c. 136 (C. 53:1-20.17 et seq.);
(5) Disclosure is authorized by the tested individual or the tested individual's representative by signing a consent which complies with the requirements of the Department of Health and Senior Services;
(6) Disclosure is for the purpose of furnishing genetic information relating to a decedent for medical diagnosis of blood relatives of the decedent;
(7) Disclosure is for the purpose of identifying bodies;
(8) Disclosure is pursuant to newborn screening requirements established by State or federal law;
(9) Disclosure is authorized by federal law for the identification of persons; or
(10) Disclosure is by an insurer pursuant to the requirements of P.L.1985, c. 179 (C. 17:23A-1 et seq.).
b. The provisions of this section apply to any subsequent disclosure by any person after another person has disclosed genetic information or the identity of an individual upon whom a genetic test has been performed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 10. Civil Rights 10 § 5-47 - last updated February 19, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-10-civil-rights/nj-st-sect-10-5-47/
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