65-116h. Preservation of individual rights. Nothing in this act shall be construed or operate to empower or authorize the secretary of health and environment or the secretary's designee or a local health officer to restrict in any manner the individual's right to select the mode of treatment of his or her choice.

History: L. 1957, ch. 467, § 8; L. 1980, ch. 182, § 19; July 1.