N.D. Cent. Code § 25-03.1-18.2

Current through the 2023 Legislative Sessions

Section 25-03.1-18.2 - Guardian consent to involuntary treatment with prescribed medication

Notwithstanding sections 25-03.1-16, 25-03.1-18.1, and 25-03.1-24, if a patient refuses treatment with prescribed medication, a treating physician, physician assistant, clinical nurse specialist, or advanced practice registered nurse may treat the patient with prescribed mood stabilizer or antipsychotic medication upon consent of the patient's guardian pursuant to sections 30.1-28-16 through 30.1-28-18.

N.D.C.C. § 25-03.1-18.2

Amended by S.L. 2023 , ch. 310( SB 2225 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by S.L. 2017 , ch. 231( HB 1365 ), § 1, eff. 4/17/2017.