(a) The department shall establish a statewide genetics program to ensure the availability of genetic services to citizens of the state who need them for the prevention and treatment of intellectual disability or other physical dysfunctions.(b) The program shall include comprehensive genetic services programs, including genetic and metabolic screening programs, genetic counseling services, and other related services that will aid in the prevention and treatment of particular genetic disorders and birth defects or related conditions as determined by the department through rules and regulations duly promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, with the advice of the committee established in § 68-5-503.
