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2019 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 22 - Crimes
Chapter 46 - Abuse, Neglect, Or Exploitation Of Elders Or Adults With Disabilities
§ 22-46-1.1 Neglect--Exclusions from definition.
Universal Citation: SD Codified L § 22-46-1.1 (2019)
22-46-1.1. Neglect--Exclusions from definition. For the purposes of this chapter, the term, neglect, does not include a decision that is made to not seek medical care for an elder or disabled adult upon the expressed desire of the elder or disabled adult; a decision to not seek medical care for an elder or disabled adult based upon a previously executed declaration, do-not-resuscitate order, or a power of attorney for health care; a decision to not seek medical care for an elder or disabled adult if otherwise authorized by law; or the failure to provide goods and services outside the means available for the elder or disabled adult.
Source: SL 2007, ch 147, ยง 2.
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