{"data":{"id":"us-mt/50-19-211","jurisdiction":"us-mt","citation":"50-19-211","heading":"Statewide genetics program established.","body":"(1) A combined, comprehensive statewide genetics program is established in the department to ensure the availability of services that include but are not limited to:\n(a) comprehensive clinical and self-supporting laboratory genetic services, including but not limited to cytogenetics, DNA, and special chemistry, to all areas of the state and all segments of the population;\n(b) counseling and testing programs for the diagnosis and management of genetic conditions; and\n(c) educational programs for physicians, allied health professionals, and the public with respect to:\n(i) the nature of genetic processes;\n(ii) the inheritance patterns of genetic conditions; and\n(iii) the means, methods, and facilities available to diagnose, counsel, and treat genetic conditions.\n(2) When the department contracts for genetics services under this section, it shall preferably contract with a single entity that is able to provide the combined, comprehensive program. The department and the contractor shall administer the contract in the most cost-effective means practicable.","path":["TITLE 50. HEALTH AND SAFETY","CHAPTER 19. PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEWBORN INFANTS","Part 2. Metabolic Tests of Infants -- Genetics Program"],"source_url":"https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0500/chapter_0190/part_0020/section_0110/0500-0190-0020-0110.html","current_through":"Montana Code Annotated 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:56:18Z","sha256":"2ca93b4e6cf5152d7187d4f978d289e41abe0c79ebaa013d131d10caa4ff11dd","source_id":"us-mt","stale":false,"prev":"us-mt/50-19-207","next":"us-mt/50-19-212"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}