S.M. 2008, c. 19
Bill 18, 2nd Session, 39th Legislature
The Testing of Bodily Fluids and Disclosure Act
DEFINITIONS | |
1 | Definitions |
APPLYING FOR A TESTING ORDER | |
2(1) | When application may be made |
(2) | Application on behalf of another person |
3 | Application requirements |
EXPEDITED TESTING ORDERS | |
4(1) | Application without notice |
(2) | Submitting application |
(3) | Evidence under oath |
5(1) | Telecommunication of sworn documents |
(2) | Evidence received by telephone |
(3) | No requirement to wait for documents |
6(1) | When expedited testing order may be made |
(2) | Contents of expedited testing order |
7 | Preparing notice of objection |
8(1) | Order and notice of objection to be served |
(2) | Filing information re service |
9(1) | When expedited testing order effective |
(2) | Service of expedited testing order |
(3) | Deadline for service |
10 | Registering objection invalidates order |
STANDARD TESTING ORDERS | |
11(1) | Who may apply for a standard testing order |
(2) | Hearing on urgent basis |
(3) | Service on source individual |
(4) | Application without notice |
12(1) | New hearing |
(2) | Submissions |
(3) | Applicant to provide physician's report |
(4) | Evidence from source individual |
13(1) | When court may make standard testing order |
(2) | When no order may be made |
(3) | Content of standard testing order |
(4) | Standard testing order effective on service |
14(1) | Appeal with leave on contested application |
(2) | Appeal on uncontested application |
(3) | Appeal acts as stay |
TAKING AND TESTING SAMPLES | |
15 | Responsibilities of staff taking sample |
16 | Responsibilities of staff at testing facility |
DISCLOSING TEST RESULTS | |
17 | Providing test results |
18 | Results not admissible |
19(1) | Confidentiality of information |
(2) | Permitted disclosure of information |
(3) | Disclosure of information in legal proceedings |
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS | |
20(1) | Offence and penalty |
(2) | Contravention continues |
(3) | Limitation |
21 | Defences to breach of expedited testing order |
22 | Costs |
23(1) | Act prevails |
(2) | No access under Freedom of Information Act |
24 | Protection from liability |
25 | Regulations |
26 | C.C.S.M. reference |
27 | Coming into force |