ARSD 44:19:02:05. Responsibilities of parents

The parent, guardian, or custodian of each infant is responsible for having blood tests as identified in § 44:19:01:04 performed within the first 48 hours of an infant's life. If a parent, guardian, or custodian refuses to have a newborn tested pursuant to § 44:19:01:04, despite having been notified of the need for testing, the parent, guardian, or custodian shall sign a written statement regarding the refusal.