Sec. 5703.
(1) The department, in consultation and cooperation with the commission, shall conduct toxicological studies on a selected sample of Vietnam-era veterans to establish their exposure to agent orange or a chemical agent. In conducting the studies, the department shall analyze appropriate specimens for dioxin in combination with a review of Vietnam-era veterans' military service locations. The department shall obtain prior written consent from each Vietnam-era veteran to be studied under this section. The department shall compile and evaluate information obtained from these studies into a report, and shall submit the report to the commission for review and publication.
(2) The department shall gather information on the physical health of study participants and their families to the extent the department considers necessary.
History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 5 - Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disabilities (333.5101...333.5955)
368-1978-5-57 - Part 57 Exposure to Chemical Herbicides (333.5701...333.5749)
Section 333.5701 - Definitions.
Section 333.5703 - Toxicological Studies; Consent; Report; Information on Physical Health.
Section 333.5709 - Studying Causes of Death.
Section 333.5711 - Epidemiological Studies; Consent.
Section 333.5713 - Annual Report; Recommendations.
Section 333.5717 - Birth Defects Registry; Establishment; Purposes.
Section 333.5723 - Referral Services.
Section 333.5725 - Class Action; Purpose.
Section 333.5735 - Agent Orange Commission; Duties.
Section 333.5745 - Agent Orange Information Resource Center; Creation; Membership; Duties.
Section 333.5749 - Phasing in Studies and Birth Defects Registry.