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This statute provides protections for the privacy of DNA samples and the results of DNA analysis. DNA samples and the results of DNA analysis are the exclusive property of the person sampled or analyzed. Samples collected and analyses conducted for the DNA registry, law enforcement purposes, paternity testing, newborn screening, and emergency medical treatment are exempt. The statute sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of the law.

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Privacy
DNA samples
exclusive property
DNA registry
DNA analysis
Law Enforcement
paternity testing
Newborn screening
emergency medical treatment
penalties
Alaska