N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-16-06
12.1-16-06. Construction
12.1-16-06. Construction
Sections 12.1-16-04 through 12.1-16-06 do not preclude the use of medications or
procedures necessary to relieve a person's pain or discomfort if the use of the medications or
procedures is not intentionally or knowingly prescribed or administered to cause the death of
that person. In addition, sections 12.1-16-04 through 12.1-16-06 do not preclude the withholding
or withdrawal of life-prolonging treatment pursuant to state or federal law.