[§323C-55] Relationship to other laws. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preempt or modify any provisions of state law concerning a privilege of a witness or person in a court of the State. Receipt of notice pursuant to section 323C-22 or consent to disclose pursuant to section 323C-23 shall not be construed as a waiver of these privileges.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preempt, supersede, or modify the operation of any state law that:
(1) Provides for the reporting of vital statistics such as birth or death information;
(2) Requires the reporting of abuse or neglect information about any individual;
(3) Relates to public or mental health and that prevents or otherwise restricts disclosure of information otherwise permissible under this chapter, except that if this chapter is more protective of information, it shall prevail;
(4) Governs a minor's right to access protected health information or health care services; or
(5) Meets any other requirements that the court determines are needed to protect the confidentiality of the information. [L 1999, c 87, pt of §2]