§ 23-28-02 — Identifying devices for persons having certain conditions

1. A person who suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, a cardiac condition, or any other type of
illness that causes temporary blackouts, semiconscious periods, or complete
unconsciousness, or who suffers from a condition requiring specific medication or
medical treatment, is allergic to certain medications or items used in medical
treatment, wears contact lenses, or is unable to communicate coherently or effectively
in the English language, is authorized and encouraged to wear an identifying device.
2. Any person may carry an identification card bearing that person's name, type of
medical condition, physician's name, and other medical information.
3. By wearing an identifying device a person gives that person's consent for any law
enforcement officer or medical practitioner who finds that person in a disabled
condition to make a reasonable search of that person's clothing or other effects for an
identification card of the type described in subsection 2.