[§323c-42] Rights of minors. (a) In the case of an individual who is eighteen years of age or older, all rights of an individual under this chapter shall be exercised by the individual.
(b) In the case of an individual of any age who, acting alone, can obtain a type of health care without violating any applicable federal or state law, and who has sought this care, the individual shall exercise all rights of an individual under this chapter with respect to health care.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (b), in the case of an individual who is:
(1) Under fourteen years of age, all of the individual's rights under this chapter shall be exercised only through the parent or legal guardian; or
(2) At least fourteen but under eighteen years of age, the rights of inspection and amendment, and the right to authorize use and disclosure of protected health information of the individual may be exercised by the individual, or by the parent or legal guardian of the individual. If the individual and the parent or legal guardian do not agree as to whether to authorize the use or disclosure of protected health information of the individual, the individual's authorization or revocation of authorization shall control. [L 1999, c 87, pt of §2]