Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title22 HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. |
Title1 HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL GENERALLY. |
Chapter8A. TERMINATION OF LIFE-SUPPORT PROCEDURES. |
§22-8A-13. Effect of prior declarations.
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Any declaration made prior to August 1, 2001, shall be given effect as provided in this chapter provided that:
(a) Such declaration was legally effective when written; and
(b) Artificially provided nutrition and hydration shall not be withdrawn pursuant to the declaration unless specifically authorized therein.