Montana Statutes
§ 50-9-105 — When Declaration Operative
50-9-105 . When declaration operative.
(1)A declaration becomes operative when:
(a)it is communicated to the attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse; and
(b)the declarant is determined by the attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse to be in a terminal condition and no longer able to make decisions regarding administration of life-sustaining treatment.
(2)Except as provided in 72-17-216 , when the declaration becomes operative, the attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse and other health care providers shall act in accordance with its provisions and with the instructions of a designee under 50-9-103 (1) or comply with the transfer requirements of 50-9-203 .
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 11, Ch. 391, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 240, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 345, L. 2007.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 50-9-101
Short Title§ 50-9-102
Definitions§ 50-9-104
Revocation Of Declaration§ 50-9-105
When Declaration Operative§ 50-9-108
Effect Of Previous Declaration§ 50-9-109
Reserved§ 50-9-110
Authority To Adopt Rules§ 50-9-202
Treatment Of Qualified Patients§ 50-9-203
Transfer Of Patients§ 50-9-204
Immunities