§7004. Informed consent required for sterilization
1.
Informed consent required.
Except as provided in this chapter, prior to initiating sterilization procedures on any individual, a physician shall obtain and record the informed consent of that individual.
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
2.
Hearing required to determine ability to give informed consent for sterilization.
A hearing to determine ability to give informed consent for sterilization is required when sterilization is sought for:
A.
Persons under age 18 years and not married or otherwise emancipated;
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
B.
Persons presently under public or private guardianship or conservatorship;
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
C.
Persons residing in a state institution providing care, treatment or security, or otherwise in state custody; or
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
D.
Persons from whom a physician could not obtain informed consent.
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
[PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).