Montana § 50-9-105 - When Declaration Operative
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 50-9-105 — When Declaration Operative, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-9-105. When Declaration Operative
When declaration operative. (1) A declaration becomes operative when: (a) it is communicated to the attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse; and (b) the declarant is determined by the attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse to be in a terminal condition and no longer able to make decisions regarding administration of life-sustaining treatment. (2) Except as provided in 72-17-216 , when the declaration becomes operative, the attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse and other health care providers shall act in accordance with its provisions and with the instructions of a designee under 50-9-103 (1) or comply with the transfer requirements of 50-9-203 .
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 50-9-105 ("When Declaration Operative") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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