34-51-9. State employees prohibited from blocking eligible patient's access to investigational drug, biological product, or device.
No official, employee, or agent of this state may block or attempt to block an eligible patient's access to an investigational drug, biological product, or device. Counseling, advice, or a recommendation consistent with medical standards of care from a licensed health care provider is not a violation of this section.
Source: SL 2015, ch 188, ยง9.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 51 - Investigational Treatments
Section 34-51-1 - Definitions.
Section 34-51-2 - Eligible patient defined.
Section 34-51-3 - Written, informed consent.
Section 34-51-4 - Treatment with investigational drug, biological product, or device.
Section 34-51-5 - Treatment without compensation permitted.
Section 34-51-6 - Reimbursement of manufacturer from decedent's estate prohibited.
Section 34-51-7 - Health care provider not liable for recommendation.