North Dakota § 43-42-04 - Respiratory care practice
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 43-42-04 — Respiratory care practice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-42-04. Respiratory care practice
The practice of respiratory care may be performed in hospitals, as ambulatory or in-home care, and in other settings where respiratory care is provided in accordance with a prescription of a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant. In addition, respiratory care may be provided during the transportation of a patient, and under any circumstances in which an epidemic or public disaster necessitates respiratory care. A person may not practice, nor represent that the person is able to practice, as a registered respiratory therapist without being licensed as a registered respiratory therapist, or as a certified respiratory therapist without being licensed as a certified respiratory therapist, in accordance with this chapter.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 43-42-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-42-04 cover?
Section 43-42-04 ("Respiratory care practice") 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 § 43-42-04?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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