Illegal abortion on unemancipated minor - Criminal and civil liability.

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NOTE: This section is conditionally repealed upon certification by the Attorney General that either of the conditions set forth in Laws 2021, c. 308, § 18 have been met.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.)

Performance of an abortion in knowing or reckless violation of Sections 1-740.1 through 1-740.5 of this title shall be a misdemeanor. Performance of an abortion in violation of Sections 1-740.1 through 1-740.5 of this title shall be grounds for actual and punitive damages in a civil action pursuant to Sections 1-738.3f through 1-738.3k of this title.

Added by Laws 2005, c. 200, § 14, emerg. eff. May 20, 2005. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 185, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 2006; Laws 2013, c. 320, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.

NOTE: Section 18 of Laws 2021, c. 308 provides:


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