50-25.1-16.1. Postpartum exposure to controlled substances or alcohol misuse - Reporting requirements

50-25.1-16.1. Postpartum exposure to controlled substances or alcohol misuse - Reporting requirements. An individual required to report under section 50-25-03 with knowledge or reasonable cause to suspect a postpartum woman has engaged in the abuse of a controlled substance or alcohol misuse is exempt from reporting when the individual is providing or collaborating with other professionals to provide the woman or her infant with postpartum or substance abuse services, including voluntary entrance into a licensed treatment program. If the woman discontinues regular postnatal care, fails to cooperate in the provision of services for the infant, fails to follow treatment recommendations, or continues to engage in the abuse of a controlled substance or alcohol misuse, the individual shall report in accordance with section 50-25-03.