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DC Code § 21-2093 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 20 - Guardianship, Protective Proceedings, and Durable Power of Attorney|Subchapter VIII - Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests. [Repealed]|§ 21-2093. Form of disclaimer. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-204, § 4, 37 DCR 8439; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-205, § 3(b), 53 DCR 9063; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 308, 56 DCR 1117.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-2093. Editor's Notes D.C. Law 17-353, § 308, made a technical correction in the repeal of this section by D.C. Law 16-205, § 3(b). Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act.
DC Code § 21-2094 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 20 - Guardianship, Protective Proceedings, and Durable Power of Attorney|Subchapter VIII - Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests. [Repealed]|§ 21-2094. Effect of disclaimer. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-204, § 5, 37 DCR 8439; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-205, § 3(b), 53 DCR 9063; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 308, 56 DCR 1117.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-2094. Editor's Notes D.C. Law 17-353, § 308, made a technical correction in the repeal of this section by D.C. Law 16-205, § 3(b). Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 4 of the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act.
DC Code § 21-2095 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 20 - Guardianship, Protective Proceedings, and Durable Power of Attorney|Subchapter VIII - Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests. [Repealed]|§ 21-2095. Waiver and bar. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-204, § 6, 37 DCR 8439; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-205, § 3(b), 53 DCR 9063; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 308, 56 DCR 1117.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-2095. Editor's Notes D.C. Law 17-353, § 308, made a technical correction in the repeal of this section by D.C. Law 16-205, § 3(b). Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 5 of the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act.
DC Code § 21-2096 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 20 - Guardianship, Protective Proceedings, and Durable Power of Attorney|Subchapter VIII - Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests. [Repealed]|§ 21-2096. Remedy not exclusive. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-204, § 7, 37 DCR 8439; July 25, 1995, D.C. Law 11-30, § 5(b), 42 DCR 1547; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-205, § 3(b), 53 DCR 9063; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 308, 56 DCR 1117.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-2096. Editor's Notes D.C. Law 17-353, § 308, made a technical correction in the repeal of this section by D.C. Law 16-205, § 3(b). Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 6 of the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act.
DC Code § 21-2097 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 20 - Guardianship, Protective Proceedings, and Durable Power of Attorney|Subchapter VIII - Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests. [Repealed]|§ 21-2097. Application. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-204, § 8, 37 DCR 8439; July 25, 1995, D.C. Law 11-30, § 5(c), 42 DCR 1547; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-205, § 3(b), 53 DCR 9063; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 308, 56 DCR 1117.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-2097. Editor's Notes D.C. Law 17-353, § 308, made a technical correction in the repeal of this section by D.C. Law 16-205, § 3(b). Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 7 of the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act.
DC Code § 21-2098 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 20 - Guardianship, Protective Proceedings, and Durable Power of Attorney|Subchapter VIII - Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests. [Repealed]|§ 21-2098. Uniformity of application and construction. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-204, § 8, 37 DCR 8439; July 25, 1995, D.C. Law 11-30, § 5(d), 42 DCR 1547; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-205, § 3(b), 53 DCR 9063; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 308, 56 DCR 1117.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-2098. Editor's Notes D.C. Law 17-353, § 308, made a technical correction in the repeal of this section by D.C. Law 16-205, § 3(b). Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 8 of the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act.
DC Code § 21-2201 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 22 - Health-Care Decisions|Subchapter I - Durable Power of Attorney|§ 21-2201. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to affirm the right of all competent adults to control decisions relating to their own health care and to have their rights and intentions in health care matters respected and implemented by others if they become incapable of making or communicating decisions for themselves.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-189, § 2, 35 DCR 8653; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 23(b), 40 DCR 6311; Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 14(y), 45 DCR 745; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 2(c)(1), 63 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-2201. Effect of Amendments The 2016 amendment by D.C. Law 21-72 substituted “subchapter” for “chapter.” Applicability Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).  Editor's Notes As to life sustaining treatment, termination of treatment, due process, termination of nutrition and hydration, clear and convincing evidence standard, and substituted judgment of family members, see Cruzan by Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Dept. of Health, U.S.Mo. 1990, 110 S.Ct. 2841, 497 U.S. 261, 111 L.Ed.2d 224 (1990). As to equal protection, assisted suicide ban, right to withdraw life-sustaining medical treatment, see Vacco v. Quill, U.S.N.Y. 1997, 117 S.Ct. 2293, 521 U.S. 793, 138 L.Ed.2d 834, concurring opinion 117 S.Ct. 2302, 521 U.S. 702, 138 L.Ed.2d 772 (1990).
DC Code § 21-2203 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 22 - Health-Care Decisions|Subchapter I - Durable Power of Attorney|§ 21-2203. Presumption of capacity

An individual shall be presumed capable of making health-care decisions unless certified otherwise under § 21-2204. Mental incapacity to make a health-care decision shall not be inferred from the fact that an individual: (1) Has been voluntarily or involuntarily hospitalized for mental illness pursuant to § 21-501 et seq.; (2) Has a diagnosis of an intellectual disability or has been determined by a court to be incompetent to refuse commitment under § 7-1301.01 et seq.; or (3) Has a conservator or guardian appointed pursuant to § 21-1501 et seq. [repealed] or § 21-2001 et seq.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-189, § 4, 35 DCR 8653; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 23(d), 40 DCR 6311; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 35(d), 53 DCR 6198; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 21(i), 59 DCR 5567.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-2203. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-305, in par. (2), substituted “Has a diagnosis of mental retardation” for “Is mentally retarded”. The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-169 substituted “an intellectual disability” for “mental retardation” in (2). Applicability Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).  Editor's Notes Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provided that no provision of the act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law.
DC Code § 21-2209 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 22 - Health-Care Decisions|Subchapter I - Durable Power of Attorney|§ 21-2209. Health-care provider limitation

(a) No health-care provider may require an individual to execute a durable power of attorney for health care as a condition for the provision of health-care services or admission to a health-care facility, as defined in § 44-501. (b) After an individual has spent at least 48 hours in a health care facility, a health care provider may request the individual to execute a durable power of attorney for health care subject to the limitations set forth in this subchapter. The health care provider may not be named as the attorney in fact.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-189, § 10, 35 DCR 8653; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 23(j), 40 DCR 6311; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 2(c)(5), 63 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-2209. Effect of Amendments The 2016 amendment by D.C. Law 21-72 substituted “subchapter” for “chapter” in (b). Applicability Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 21-2211 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 22 - Health-Care Decisions|Subchapter I - Durable Power of Attorney|§ 21-2211. Limitations

No person authorized to act pursuant to § 21-2210 shall have the power: (1) To consent to an abortion, sterilization or psycho-surgery, unless authorized by a court; or (2) To consent to convulsive therapy or behavior modification programs involving aversive stimuli, unless authorized by a court.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-189, § 12, 35 DCR 8653; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 23(l), 40 DCR 6311.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-2211. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1231.07. Applicability Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 21-2213 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 22 - Health-Care Decisions|Subchapter I - Durable Power of Attorney|§ 21-2213. Construction

This subchapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-189, § 14, 35 DCR 8653; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 23(n), 40 DCR 6311; Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 2(c)(7), 63 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-2213. Effect of Amendments The 2016 amendment by D.C. Law 21-72 substituted “subchapter” for “chapter.” Applicability Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided that the change made to this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 21-72 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been given effect.  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 21-2221.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 22 - Health-Care Decisions|Subchapter II - MOST Form|§ 21-2221.02. Creation of a MOST Form

(a)(1) Within 9 months after February 27, 2016, DOH shall develop, and make available online, a MOST Form and instructions for health care institutions, health care professionals, and patients and authorized representatives completing and using the MOST Form. (2) DOH shall evaluate the design and use of a MOST Form, including compliance or non-compliance with a MOST Form by EMS personnel and health care professionals, at least every 3 years. (b)(1) DOH shall require, and provide for, ongoing training of health care professionals and EMS personnel about best practices regarding the use of a MOST Form. (2) The training shall include, at a minimum: (A) The importance of talking to each patient or the patient's authorized representative about the patient's prognosis, the likely course of illness, and personal goals of care; (B) Methods for presenting choices for care that elicit information concerning each patient's preferences and respecting those preferences without directing patients toward a particular care option; (C) The importance of fully informing patients about the benefits and risks of an immediately effective MOST Form; (D) Awareness of factors that may affect the use of a MOST Form, including race, ethnicity, age, gender, socioeconomic position, immigrant status, sexual orientation, language disability, homelessness, mental illness, and geographic area of residence; and (E) Procedures for properly completing and effectuating a MOST Form.  (Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 2(d), 63 DCR 208.)  Applicability Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: Section 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided (a) that the act shall apply upon the date of inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan; (b) that the Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council of the certification; and (c) that the Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in the District of Columbia Register and that the date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the applicability of the act. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 21-2221.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 22 - Health-Care Decisions|Subchapter II - MOST Form|§ 21-2221.04. MOST Form

(a) The MOST Form shall be designed to provide the following information regarding the patient's care and medical condition: (1) The orders of an authorized health care professional regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation and level of medical intervention in accordance with the choices, goals, and preferences of a patient or the patient's authorized representative; (2) The signature of the authorized health care professional; (3) Whether the patient has an authorized representative; (4) The signature of the patient or the authorized representative acknowledging agreement with the orders of the authorized health care professional; and (5) The date and location of the initial authorization of the MOST Form and the date, location, and outcome of any subsequent revisions to the MOST Form. (b) Upon execution, a hard copy of a patient's operative MOST Form shall be provided to the patient or the patient's authorized representative. (c) An executed MOST Form shall be kept in a prominent manner in a patient's printed and electronic medical records in a health care institution or private medical practice, and a copy shall be transferred with the patient whenever the patient is transferred to another health care institution or private medical practice, or to the patient's residence. (d) A copy of a MOST Form shall be as effective as an original.  (Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 2(d), 63 DCR 208.)  Applicability Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: Section 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided (a) that the act shall apply upon the date of inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan; (b) that the Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council of the certification; and (c) that the Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in the District of Columbia Register and that the date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the applicability of the act. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 21-2221.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 21 - Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]|Chapter 22 - Health-Care Decisions|Subchapter II - MOST Form|§ 21-2221.05. Completion and execution of the MOST Form

(a) A patient shall be given the option to complete a MOST Form, but no patient shall be required to complete or execute a MOST Form. (b)(1) Only an authorized health care professional treating a patient may complete a MOST Form for that patient. (2) The authorized health care professional shall complete the MOST Form in accordance with the instructions of the patient or the patient's authorized representative. (c)(1) Only the following persons may execute a MOST Form: (A) Any patient who is 18 years of age or older, on behalf of himself or herself; or (B) An authorized representative. (2) Execution of a MOST Form shall be evidenced by the patient's or the authorized representative's signature. (d) The MOST Form shall be reviewed by an authorized health care professional with the patient or with the patient's authorized representative at least once per year and: (1) Whenever the patient's condition changes significantly; or (2) At the patient's or the patient's authorized representative's request. (e)(1) If a patient with a MOST Form is transferred from one health care institution to another, the health care institution transferring the patient shall communicate the existence of the MOST Form to the receiving health care institution before the transfer. (2) The MOST Form shall accompany the patient to the receiving health care institution and remain in effect. (3) Within 72 hours after a patient is transferred, the MOST Form shall be reviewed by an authorized health care professional and the patient, provided that the patient is not incapacitated, or the patient's authorized representative, if present.  (Feb. 27, 2016, D.C. Law 21-72, § 2(d), 63 DCR 208.)  Applicability Section 7011 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 21-72 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 21-72: Section 4 of D.C. Law 21-72 provided (a) that the act shall apply upon the date of inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan; (b) that the Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council of the certification; and (c) that the Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in the District of Columbia Register and that the date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the applicability of the act. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 4 of D.C. Law 21-72, see § 7011 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).