Section 333.5711 Epidemiological Studies; Consent.

MI Comp L § 333.5711 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 5711.

The department, in consultation and cooperation with the commission, shall conduct epidemiological studies on a selected sample of Vietnam-era veterans who have a history of cancer or other medical problems associated with exposure to agent orange or a chemical agent, or who have children born with birth defects after the Vietnam-era veteran's suspected exposure to agent orange or a chemical agent. Levels of dioxin in the blood serum of Vietnam-era veterans shall be established by analysis of appropriate specimens for dioxin. The department shall obtain prior written consent from each Vietnam-era veteran to be studied under this section.

History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987 Popular Name: Act 368