333.20554 Sale, gift, or other distribution of live pathogenic microorganisms and cultures or recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid materials; contents of label on container; record. Sec. 20554. Live pathogenic bacteria, fungi, mycoplasma, parasites, viruses, or other microorganisms or cultures of the microorganisms when sold, given away, or shipped by a laboratory or other person, shall bear a label on the container showing the registration number of the laboratory or other person sending the specimens and the name and address of the person to whom sent. A laboratory or person shall not sell or convey a live pathogenic microorganism or recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid materials to any other laboratory or person in this state without permission of the department unless each is registered under section 20551 or 20552. The laboratory or person shall keep a record of each sale, gift, or other distribution of live pathogenic microorganisms and cultures or recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid materials containing the name and laboratory address of the recipient or purchaser. The record shall be at all times open to examination and copying by a representative of the department. ucleic acid materials containing the name and laboratory address of the recipient or purchaser. The record shall be at all times open to examination and copying by a representative of the department. History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 Popular Name: Act 368
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