Montana § 50-5-705 Noninterference With Powers Of Existing Health Care Directives

Montana Statutes

§ 50-5-705 — Noninterference With Powers Of Existing Health Care Directives

Montana § 50-5-705

Title 50HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 5HOSPITALS AND RELATED FACILITIES

Part 7Lay Caregivers

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 50-5-705 (2026).

Text

50-5-705 . Noninterference with powers of existing health care directives.

(1)Nothing in this part may be construed to interfere with the rights of an agent operating under a valid health care directive.

(2)Designation as a lay caregiver by itself does not:

(a)constitute designation as a legal representative; or

(b)authorize the lay caregiver to make health care decisions on behalf of the patient.

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50-5-705 . Noninterference with powers of existing health care directives. (1) Nothing in this part may be construed to interfere with the rights of an agent operating under a valid health care directive.
(2) Designation as a lay caregiver by itself does not:
(a) constitute designation as a legal representative; or
(b) authorize the lay caregiver to make health care decisions on behalf of the patient.