RCW 26.26A.355: Confidentiality of genetic testing

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26.26A.350 << 26.26A.355 >> 26.26A.39999

PDFRCW 26.26A.355

Confidentiality of genetic testing—Penalty.

(1) Release of a report of genetic testing for parentage is controlled by chapter 70.02 RCW.

(2) An individual who intentionally releases an identifiable specimen of another individual collected for genetic testing under RCW 26.26A.300 through 26.26A.355, for a purpose not relevant to a proceeding regarding parentage, without a court order or written permission of the individual who furnished the specimen, commits a gross misdemeanor punishable under RCW 9.92.020.

[ 2018 c 6 § 412.]