1.    A person who suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, a cardiac condition, or any other type of illness that causes temporary blackouts, semiconscious periods, or complete unconsciousness, or who suffers from a condition requiring specific medication or medical treatment, is allergic to certain medications or items used in medical treatment, wears contact lenses, or is unable to communicate coherently or effectively in the English language, is authorized and encouraged to wear an identifying device.

2.    Any person may carry an identification card bearing that person’s name, type of medical condition, physician’s name, and other medical information.

3.    By wearing an identifying device a person gives that person’s consent for any law enforcement officer or medical practitioner who finds that person in a disabled condition to make a reasonable search of that person’s clothing or other effects for an identification card of the type described in subsection 2.