North Dakota Code 23-06.5-18 – Penalties
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1. A person who, without authorization of the principal, willfully alters or forges a health care directive or willfully conceals or destroys a revocation with the intent and effect of causing a withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures which hastens the death of the principal is guilty of a class C felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 360 days | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 23-06.5-18
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. A person who, without authorization of the principal, willfully alters, forges, conceals, or destroys a health care directive or willfully alters or forges a revocation of a health care directive is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
3. The penalties provided in this section do not preclude application of any other penalties provided by law.