§ 25-4-1901. Short Title

This part 19 shall be known and may be cited as the “Gulf War Syndrome Registry Act”. Source: L. 98: Entire part added, p. 711, § 2, effective May 18.

§ 25-4-1902. Definitions

As used in this part 19, unless the context otherwise requires: “Birth defect” means any physical or mental disability, disorder, or condition, including any susceptibility to any illness, disorder, or condition other than normal childhood illnesses, disorders, or conditions. “Department” means the department of public health and environment. “Family member” means a spouse or a […]

§ 25-4-1903. Gulf War Syndrome Registry – Creation – Reporting

There is hereby created a statewide gulf war syndrome registry that shall be established and maintained by the department. The registry shall contain the names of veterans and family members of veterans who have been affected by gulf war syndrome as reported by physicians, health- care professionals, hospitals, or medical facilities as provided in subsection […]

§ 25-4-1905. Confidentiality of Information Collected

The department shall compile, analyze, and evaluate the information and data submitted to the registry. All information obtained from or concerning a veteran or an individual on the registry shall be confidential; except that release may be made of such information for statistical purposes in a manner such that no individual person can be identified. […]

§ 25-4-1906. Gulf War Syndrome Registry Fund

The department is authorized to accept and expend grants, donations, and gifts-in-kind from private and public sources for the purposes of maintaining and publicizing the registry created in this part 19; except that the registry shall not be implemented until sufficient grants, donations, and gifts are obtained to support its implementation. Once sufficient funds are […]