34-23B-1. Prenatal effects of drug and alcohol use.
Any primary health care provider of obstetrical care to a pregnant woman and any counselor who provides services to a pregnant woman shall educate all pregnant patients as to the prenatal effects of drugs and alcohol. The Department of Health and the Department of Social Services shall offer educational materials and guidance to such physicians, health care providers, and chemical dependency counselors for the purpose of assuring accurate and appropriate patient education.
Source: SL 1993, ch 252, §1; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §163, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 23B - Prenatal Education
Section 34-23B-1 - Prenatal effects of drug and alcohol use.
Section 34-23B-2 - Creation and administration of prenatal educational program.
Section 34-23B-3 - Age-appropriate education materials available to school districts.
Section 34-23B-4 - Toll-free information line.
Section 34-23B-5 - Screening materials to detect at-risk users of drugs and alcohol.
Section 34-23B-6 - Referral to alcohol or drug program--Immunity from liability.
Section 34-23B-7 - Definitions.
Section 34-23B-8 - Perinatal hospice providers and programs.