Alabama Code 22-10A-1. Declaration of policy
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 22-10A-1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
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.