Sec. 7.
(1) A do-not-resuscitate identification bracelet shall possess features that make it clearly recognizable as a do-not-resuscitate identification bracelet including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(a) The identification bracelet shall be imprinted with the words "DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDER", the name and address of the declarant, and the name and telephone number of the declarant's attending physician, if any.
(b) The words required under subdivision (a) shall be printed in a type size and style that is as easily read as practicable, given the size of the identification bracelet.
(2) An individual shall not apply a do-not-resuscitate identification bracelet to another individual unless he or she knows that the other individual is a declarant. An individual who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both.
History: 1996, Act 193, Eff. Aug. 1, 1996
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 193 of 1996 - Michigan Do-Not-Resuscitate Procedure Act (333.1051 - 333.1067)
Section 333.1051 - Short Title.
Section 333.1052 - Definitions.
Section 333.1054 - Execution of Order; Form; Language.
Section 333.1056 - Execution of Order Under MCL 333.1055; Form.
Section 333.1057 - Identification Bracelet.
Section 333.1058 - Copy of Order as Permanent Medical Record.
Section 333.1059 - Petition for Review of Order.
Section 333.1060 - Revocation of Order.
Section 333.1061 - Determination by Health Professional.
Section 333.1061a - Compliance With Most Recent Order or Form; "Post Form" Defined.
Section 333.1062 - Immunity From Civil or Criminal Liability.
Section 333.1063 - Immunity From Civil or Criminal Liability; Conditions.
Section 333.1064 - Requirement to Execute Order Prohibited.
Section 333.1065 - Life Insurer; Prohibited Acts.
Section 333.1066 - Legal Rights Not Impaired or Superseded; Presumptions.