North Dakota § 14-15-12.1 - Health insurance requirements for adoptees
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 14-15-12.1 — Health insurance requirements for adoptees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-15-12.1. Health insurance requirements for adoptees
The department or child-placing agency involved in an adoption action may at any time before a final decree of adoption, if legal custody of the individual to be adopted is not held by the department, a county social service board, human service zone, a child-placing agency, or an equivalent office or agency outside the state, require the petitioner for the adoption of another individual to show proof that a health insurance policy is in effect which provides coverage for the individual to be adopted. If proof of health insurance coverage is submitted by the petitioner, no further bond of any kind may be required by the department or a human service zone in regard to health coverage of the individual to be adopted.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 14-15-12.1
What does North Dakota Century Code § 14-15-12.1 cover?
Section 14-15-12.1 ("Health insurance requirements for adoptees") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 14-15-12.1?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 14-15-12.1" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 14-15-12.1 apply to my situation?
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