35-32-101. Definitions. (a) As used in this chapter unless otherwise defined: (i) “Authorized representative” means a person authorized by state or federal law to make health care decisions for an individual; (ii) “DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid; (iii) “Genetic testing” means any laboratory test of an individual’s complete DNA, regions of DNA, chromosomes or genes to […]
35-32-102. Genetic testing; prohibitions; exceptions. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person conducting genetic testing shall do any of the following without the informed consent of the individual or the individual’s authorized representative: (i) Obtain an individual’s genetic data; (ii) Perform genetic testing on an individual; (iii) Retain an individual’s […]
35-32-103. Genetic data; inspection; retention. (a) An individual or the individual’s authorized representative may inspect, correct and obtain genetic data about the individual. (b) A person conducting genetic testing shall destroy an individual’s genetic data upon request by the individual or the individual’s authorized representative unless: (i) The data was obtained pursuant to W.S. 35-32-102(b); […]
35-32-104. Criminal penalty; private right of action. (a) Any person violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each violation. (b) An individual whose rights have been violated under the provisions of this chapter may bring a civil action […]
35-32-105. General provisions; limitations. (a) The provisions of this chapter applicable to direct to consumer genetic testing companies shall not be waived. (b) The disclosure of genetic data pursuant to this chapter shall comply with all state and federal laws for the protection of privacy and security. This chapter shall not apply to protected health […]
