Any person of the age of fourteen years or older may contract for and receive examination, care, or treatment for sexually transmitted disease or substance use disorder without permission, authority, or consent of a parent or guardian.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 14-10-17

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49