(1) With respect to any declaration that appears on its face to have been executed in accordance with the requirements of this article:
(a) Any physician or advanced practice registered nurse may act in compliance with such declaration in the absence of actual notice of revocation, fraud, misrepresentation, or improper execution;
(b) A physician who signs a certificate withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining procedures in compliance with a declaration shall not be subject to civil liability, criminal penalty, or licensing sanctions therefor;
(c) A hospital or person acting under the direction of a physician and participating in the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures in compliance with a declaration shall not be subject to civil liability, criminal penalty, or licensing sanctions therefor; and
(d) An advanced practice registered nurse who withholds or withdraws life-sustaining procedures in compliance with a declaration shall not be subject to civil liability, criminal penalty, or licensing sanctions therefor.
Source: L. 2010: Entire article R&RE, (HB 10-1025), ch. 113, p. 381, � 1, effective August 11.
Cross references: For other circumstances under which physicians are not subject to civil or criminal liability, see �� 13-21-108 and 13-22-106.
15-18-111. Determination of suicide or homicide - effect of declaration on insurance. The withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures from a qualified patient pursuant to this article shall not, for any purpose, constitute a suicide or a homicide. The existence of a declaration shall not affect, impair, or modify any contract of life insurance or annuity or be the basis for any delay in issuing or refusing to issue an annuity or policy of life insurance or any increase of the premium therefor. No insurer or provider of health care shall require any person to execute a declaration as a condition of being insured for or receiving health-care services, nor shall the failure to execute a declaration be the basis for any increased or additional premium for a contract or policy for medical or health insurance.
Source: L. 2010: Entire article R&RE, (HB 10-1025), ch. 113, p. 381, � 1, effective August 11.