Section 41-91-5 - Department to establish and maintain central cancer registry; central data bank; use of data(1) The department may establish and maintain a central cancer registry for the state.(2) The cancer registry shall be a central data bank of accurate, precise and current information that medical authorities agree serves as an invaluable tool in the early recognition, prevention, cure and control of cancer. Registry data can be used to plan and evaluate cancer control measures in the areas of risk assessment, prevention, early detection, patient care, public and professional education and clinical research.Laws, 1993, ch. 529, § 3, eff. 7/1/1993.