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§ 15A‑266.5.  Tests to be performed on blood sample.

(a)       The tests to be performed on each blood sample are:

(1)       To analyze and type the genetic markers contained in or derived from the DNA.

(2)       For law enforcement identification purposes.

(3)       For research and administrative purposes, including:

a.         Development of a population database when personal identifying information is removed.

b.         To support identification research and protocol development of forensic DNA analysis methods.

c.         For quality control purposes.

d.         To assist in the recovery or identification of human remains from mass disasters or for other humanitarian purposes, including identification of missing persons.

(b)       The DNA record of identification characteristics resulting from the DNA testing shall be stored and maintained by the SBI in the State DNA Database.  The DNA sample itself will be stored and maintained by the SBI in the State DNA Databank. (1993, c. 401.)