Section 7. The department is hereby authorized to establish such laboratories and facilities within the commonwealth as may be necessary to conduct forensic and DNA analysis. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the department is hereby authorized to enter into such contracts, agreements or partnerships with governmental or nongovernmental entities, including educational, scientific, medical or not for profit entities, as the director may deem necessary to meet the purposes of this chapter.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 22e - State DNA Database
Section 2 - State DNA Database; Director
Section 3 - Submission of DNA Sample
Section 4 - Collection of DNA Samples; Civil Liability; Costs
Section 5 - Collection Materials for DNA Samples
Section 6 - Filing and Storage of DNA Records
Section 7 - Laboratories and Facilities
Section 9 - Confidentiality of Records
Section 10 - Furnishing of Records by Director
Section 11 - Failure to Provide DNA Sample; Penalty
Section 12 - Unauthorized Disclosure of Records; Penalty
Section 13 - Obtaining Records Without Proper Authorization; Penalty
Section 14 - Tampering With DNA Sample or DNA Record; Penalty