(1)(a) For purposes of sections 15-14-501 and 15-14-502, 'power of attorney' means a power to make health-care decisions granted by an individual.(b) For purposes of section 15-14-502, 'power of attorney' also includes a power or delegation that is: (I) Excluded from the application of part 7 of this article pursuant to section 15-14-703;(II) Not a power to make health-care decisions; and(III) Not effective without application of section 15-14-502.(c) For purposes of this part 5 and part 6 of this article, 'medical durable power of attorney' and 'medical power of attorney' means a power to make health-care decisions.(2) A power and delegation that is excluded from the application of part 7 of this article by section 15-14-703, other than a power to make health-care decisions, may be exercised during the incapacity of the principal to the extent provided in the power or delegation or by applicable principles of law and equity.L. 2009: Entire section added, (HB 09 -1198), ch. 106, p. 421, § 6, effective 1/1/2010.
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