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Home » US Law » 2022 South Dakota Codified Laws » Title 34 - Public Health and Safety » Chapter 51 - Investigational Treatments » Section 34-51-6 – Reimbursement of manufacturer from decedent’s estate prohibited.

34-51-6. Reimbursement of manufacturer from decedent’s estate prohibited.

If a patient dies while being treated by an investigational drug, biological product, or device, the manufacturer may not seek reimbursement for any outstanding debt related to the treatment or lack of insurance due to the treatment from the patient’s or caretaker’s estate.

Source: SL 2015, ch 188, §6.