Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.181

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 629.181 - Procedure for obtaining consent of person; regulations

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the State Board of Health shall by regulation:

(a) Establish a procedure for obtaining the informed consent of a person pursuant to NRS 629.101 to 629.201, inclusive; and

(b) Prescribe a form for use in obtaining the informed consent of a person. The form must include:

(1) Information relating to the use and confidentiality of the genetic information of the person set forth in NRS 629.101 to 629.201, inclusive; and

(2) Any other information the State Board of Health may prescribe.

2. The State Board of Health is not required to adopt regulations establishing a procedure for obtaining the informed consent of a person pursuant to NRS 629.101 to 629.201, inclusive, if the procedure for obtaining that consent is required by federal law or regulation.

NRS 629.181

Added to NRS by 1997, 1465