(1) Notwithstanding ORS § 192.537 (3), a health care provider may retain genetic information of an individual without obtaining an authorization from the individual or a personal representative of the individual if the retention is for treatment, payment or health care operations by the provider.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS § 192.539 (1), a health care provider may disclose genetic information of an individual without obtaining an authorization from the individual or a personal representative of the individual if the provider discloses the genetic information in accordance with ORS § 192.558 (3).

(3) As used in this section, ‘retain genetic information’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 192.531. [Formerly 192.529]

See note under 192.553.

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