SECTION 377:10-1-5. Testing for research purposes

(a)   Juveniles are permitted to participate in research projects if:

(1)   the research is:

(A)   non-medical;

(B)   non-pharmaceutical; or

(C)   non-cosmetic;

(2)   the Executive Director or Chief of Staff has determined that the resident will not suffer negative effects; and

(3)   the juvenile signs an informed consent stating that his or her participation is voluntary.

(b)   the juvenile may terminate his or her participation at any time upon the juvenile's written request.

(c)   The staff shall obtain execution of an informed consent by the juvenile's parent, guardian, legal custodian or obtain a judicial order allowing the juvenile's participation in research projects. Voluntary participation in research by juveniles who are 18 years of age or older, or who have been legally emancipated, does not require an informed consent by parent, guardian, or legal custodian.

[Source: Added at 14 Ok Reg 1864, eff 6-2-97; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 3628, eff 6-1-98 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2969, eff 7-12-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2159, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 2683, eff 8-1-05; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1401, eff 7-1-07]