34-14-21. Definition of terms used in §§34-14-21 to 34-14-24.
Terms used in §§34-14-21 to 34-14-24, inclusive, mean:
(1)"Genetic information," information derived from a genetic test about a gene, gene product, or inherited characteristic;
(2)"Genetic test," a test of human DNA, RNA, chromosomes, or genes performed in order to identify the presence or absence of an inherited variation, alteration, or mutation which is associated with predisposition to disease, illness, impairment, or other disorder. Genetic test does not mean a routine physical measurement; a chemical, blood, or urine analysis; a test for drugs or HIV infection; any test commonly accepted in clinical practice; or any test performed due to the presence of signs, symptoms, or other manifestations of a disease, illness, impairment, or other disorder;
(3)"Predictive genetic test," a genetic test performed for the purpose of predicting the future probability that the person tested will develop a genetically related disease or disability.
Source: SL 2001, ch 184, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - Public Health and Safety
Section 34-14-1 - Information obtained in medical studies confidential--Inadmissibility in evidence.
Section 34-14-3 - Disclosure of information from medical study as misdemeanor.
Section 34-14-4 - Immunity from liability for furnishing information to research agencies.
Section 34-14-5 - Physician's consent required for research interviews.
Section 34-14-6 - Legislative findings as to use of animals in research.
Section 34-14-16 - Research that destroys human embryo prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 34-14-19 - "Nontherapeutic research" defined.
Section 34-14-20 - "Human embryo" defined.
Section 34-14-21 - Definition of terms used in §§ 34-14-21 to 34-14-24.
Section 34-14-26 - Definition of terms.
Section 34-14-27 - Human cloning as felony--Civil penalty.
Section 34-14-28 - Scientific research not restricted if not prohibited.