Humane disposal of nonviable fetus.

33-03-02-05. Humane disposal of nonviable fetus. Disposal of a nonviable fetus in a humane fashion shall consist of incineration, burial, or cremation. The licensed physician performing the abortion or the licensed hospital in which an abortion is performed may contract for out-of-state incineration, burial, or cremation of nonviable fetuses. Incinerators within the state of North Dakota used for the disposal of nonviable fetuses must meet the requirement of chapter 33-15-14. History: Effective March 1, 1988. General Authority: NDCC 14-02.1-09, 23-01-03 Law Implemented: NDCC 14-02.1-09 1 APPENDIX A INDUCED ABORTION DISCLOSURE AND CONSENT FORM PHYSICIAN'S DISCLOSURE AND STATEMENT CONCERNING ABORTION 1. Concerning the state of development of the fetus: _________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 2. Concerning the method of abortion to be utilized and the effects of this method upon the fetus: ____________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 3. Concerning possible physical and psychological complications of abortion: ______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 4. Concerning available alternatives to abortion (e.g., child- birth, adoption): _________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ I hereby certify that I have fully disclosed the above information to the undersigned individual regarding the abortion to which she has voluntarily consented. Physician's Signature: ______________________ Date: ________ PATIENT CERTIFICATION AND CONSENT I hereby certify that the above disclosures have been fully stated to me and that I consent to the performance of this abortion of my own volition and without duress. Patient's Signature: _________________________ Date: ________ ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION AND CONSENT FOR ABORTION IN WHICH THE FETUS HAS REACHED A GESTATIONAL AGE OF 12 WEEKS OR MORE I hereby certify that I am the legal husband of the above mentioned patient and that I voluntarily consent to this abortion of my own volition and without duress. Husband's Signature: _________________________ Date: ________ OR I hereby certify that I am the (parent, legal guardian) of the above mentioned patient and that I voluntarily consent to this abortion of my own volition without duress. Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian: ___________________________ Date: ________ 2 3