S.D. Codified Laws § 34-12D-11

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024
Section 34-12D-11 - Withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment-Responsibilities of health care provider

A health care provider need not participate in the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment. However, a health care provider electing for any reason not to participate in the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment shall make a reasonable effort to locate and to transfer the declarant to a physician or health care provider willing to honor the declaration.

SDCL 34-12D-11

SL 1991, ch 273, § 11; SL 2007, ch 193, §6.