Current through L. 2024, ch. 259
Section 36-2271 - Consent of parents required for surgical procedures upon minor; exception; classificationA. Except as otherwise provided by law, no person, corporation, association, organization, state-supported institution, or individual employed by any of same may procure, solicit to perform, arrange for the performance of, or perform surgical procedures upon a minor without first obtaining a written consent of a parent or legal guardian of the minor.B. No health care institution as defined in section 36-401 may permit surgical procedures to be performed upon a minor in its facilities without first having received a written consent from a parent or legal guardian of the minor.C. The provisions of this section shall not apply when it has been determined by a physician that an emergency exists and that it is necessary to perform such surgical procedures for the treatment of a serious disease, injury or drug abuse, or to save the life of the patient, or when such parent or legal guardian cannot be located or contacted after reasonably diligent effort.D. A person who violates a provision of this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.