45 CFR 211.5

§ 211.5 Action under State law; appointment of guardian.

United States · 45 CFR — Public Welfare · Status: effective

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Citation: 45 CFR 211.5, § 211.5 Action under State law; appointment of guardian, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/218339
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Whenever an eligible person is incapable of giving his consent to care and treatment in a hospital, either because of his mental condition or because he is a minor, the agency will take appropriate action under State law, including, if necessary, procuring the appointment of a legal guardian, to ensure the proper planning for and provision of such care and treatment.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.