North Carolina § 15-188 - 1. Health care professional assistance.
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§ 15-188. 1. Health care professional assistance.
Any assistance rendered with an execution under this Article by any licensed health care professional, including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, shall not be cause for any disciplinary or corrective measures by any board, commission, or other authority created by the State or governed by State law which oversees or regulates the practice of health care professionals, including, but not limited to, the North Carolina Medical Board, the North Carolina Board of Nursing, and the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. The infliction of the punishment of death by administration of the required lethal substances under this Article shall not be construed to be the practice of medicine. History (2013-154, s. 1(a).)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 15-188
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 15-188 cover?
Section 15-188 ("1. Health care professional assistance.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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