37-2-302. Gunshot or stab wounds to be reported, MCA

TITLE 37. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

CHAPTER 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS

Part 3. Miscellaneous Provisions

Gunshot Or Stab Wounds To Be Reported

37-2-302. Gunshot or stab wounds to be reported. The physician, nurse, or other person licensed to practice a health care profession treating the victim of a gunshot wound or stabbing shall make a report to a law enforcement officer by the fastest possible means. Within 24 hours after initial treatment or first observation of the wound, a written report shall be submitted, including the name and address of the victim, if known, and shall be sent by regular mail.

History: En. 66-1050 by Sec. 1, Ch. 303, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-1050.