NOTE: This section is conditionally repealed upon certification by the Attorney General that either of the conditions set forth in Laws 2021, c. 308, § 18 have been met. (See end of section for those conditions.)
No woman shall perform or induce an abortion upon herself, except under the supervision of a duly licensed physician. Any physician who supervises a woman in performing or inducing an abortion upon herself shall fulfill all the requirements of this article which apply to a physician performing or inducing an abortion.
Added by Laws 1978, c. 207, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 525, eff. July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 525 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
NOTE: Section 18 of Laws 2021, c. 308 provides: