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GenDG (EN) In force since 1 February 2010

Genetic Diagnosis Act
GenDG-EN · official text on Gesetze im Internet (German original) — English text is eucite.com's own translation

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This English text is a careful, terminology-researched translation prepared by eucite.com — not an official government translation. The German original linked above is the legally authoritative text.

Sections

• Section 1 — Purpose of the Act
• Section 2 — Scope of application
• Section 3 — Definitions
• Section 4 — Prohibition of discrimination
• Section 5 — Quality assurance of genetic analyses
• Section 6 — Supply of genetic examination products

Part 2 Genetic examinations for medical purposes

• Section 7 — Reservation to physicians
• Section 8 — Consent
• Section 9 — Duty to inform
• Section 10 — Genetic counselling
• Section 11 — Notification of the results of genetic examinations and analyses
• Section 12 — Retention and destruction of the results of genetic examinations and analyses
• Section 13 — Use and destruction of genetic samples
• Section 14 — Genetic examinations of persons not capable of consent
• Section 15 — Prenatal genetic examinations
• Section 16 — Genetic screening examinations

Part 3 Genetic examinations to establish parentage

• Section 17 — Genetic examinations to establish parentage

Part 4 Genetic examinations in the insurance sector

• Section 18 — Genetic examinations and analyses in connection with the conclusion of an insurance contract

Part 5 Genetic examinations in working life

• Section 19 — Genetic examinations and analyses before and after establishment of the employment relationship
• Section 20 — Genetic examinations and analyses for occupational health and safety
• Section 21 — Prohibition of discrimination under employment law
• Section 22 — Public-law service relationships

Part 6 Generally recognised state of the art in science and technology

• Section 23 — Guidelines
• Section 24

Part 7 Criminal and regulatory-fine provisions

• Section 25 — Criminal provisions
• Section 26 — Provisions on regulatory fines

Part 8 Final provisions

• Section 27 — Entry into force