Mo. Rev. Stat. § 191.315: Genetics program to be established by department — rules authorized — procedure.

1. The department is hereby designated as administrator of a comprehensive genetics program which will provide genetic diagnosis, counseling, treatment, education and research.

2. The director of the department shall establish regulations and standards for genetic programs, as the director deems necessary, to promote and protect the public health and safety, and may promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of sections 191.300 to 191.380 pursuant to this section and chapter 536. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024.