Ala. Code § 22-8A-4.1 (2026) – Validity of DNAR Orders; Adoption of Rules. | Midpage
§ 22-8A-4.1
Ala. Code § 22-8A-4.1 (2026)
Validity of DNAR Orders; Adoption of Rules.
(Act 2016-96, §2.)
(a) A completed DNAR order that is properly entered and received is deemed a valid order.
(b)
(1) The State Board of Health shall adopt by rule the form to be used for a portable DNAR order.
(2) The State Board of Health and the Board of Medical Examiners may adopt rules to implement this section and the amendments made to Sections 22-8A-2, 22-8A-3, 22-8A-7, and 22-8A-8 by Act 2016-96. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Medical Examiners shall have exclusive authority to adopt rules relating to physicians in implementing this section and the amendments made to Sections 22-8A-2, 22-8A-3, 22-8A-7, and 22-8A-8 by Act 2016-96.