Section 36-18-22
Powers of director.
The director is hereby authorized and empowered to:
(1) Collect, accept, analyze, test and store DNA samples.
(2) Create, maintain or exchange DNA records.
(3) Analyze, type and record any and all genetic markers contained in or derived from DNA and to provide for the collection, storage and maintenance of genetic identification information as the same may pertain to the identification or exclusion of criminal suspects.
(Acts 1994, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 94-804, p. 109, §3.)