Sec 36-797.42. Testing by department; consent

A. Testing for sickle cell anemia may be conducted at the following times by the department of health services:

1. Upon first enrollment of a child in an elementary school in this state.

2. For any child not tested pursuant to paragraph 1, upon first enrollment at a junior high school or senior high school in this state, as the case may be.

3. Upon application of any person for a license to marry, the parties seeking to be married may be tested.

4. For any pregnant woman.

B. The department of health services may require that a test be given for sickle cell anemia to any identifiable segment of the population which the department determines is susceptible to sickle cell anemia at a disproportionately higher ratio than is the balance of the population.

C. Testing for sickle cell anemia may not be conducted without the consent of the:

1. Person upon whom the test is to be conducted.

2. Parent or guardian of a minor upon whom the test is to be conducted.