Section 22-10A-1 Declaration of policy. - Alabama Statutes

Section 22-10A-1

Declaration of policy.

It is declared to be the policy of this state to identify families who have members with genetic disorders that cause birth defects and mental retardation. A part of this policy shall be to encourage prevention of birth defects and mental retardation through education, genetic counseling and amniocentesis when applicable.

(Acts 1978, No. 824, p. 1226, §1.)