2004 Minnesota Statutes

     196.24 Duties of the commissioner of health. 

    Subdivision 1.    Information to health professionals.  
 The commissioner of health shall provide medical information to 
 health professionals in this state regarding the detection, 
 diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic symptoms which may 
 be associated with exposure to chemical agents.  

    Subd. 2.    Genetic information and counseling.  The 
 commissioner of health, in cooperation with the health 
 facilities of the University of Minnesota, shall provide genetic 
 information and counseling to veterans who have concerns 
 regarding the possible genetic effects which may be associated 
 with exposure to chemical agents.  

    Subd. 3.    Technical assistance.  The commissioner of 
 health shall provide scientific information and other 
 appropriate technical assistance necessary to enable the 
 commissioner to perform the duties and responsibilities required 
 under sections 196.19 to 196.26.  

    HIST: 1982 c 513 s 6; 2000 c 390 s 9,10