Abortion 

Florida Statutes > Title XLVI > Chapter 797 > § 797.03 - Prohibited acts; penalties

   (1) It is unlawful for any person to perform or assist in performing an abortion on a person, except in an emergency care situation, other than in a validly licensed hospital or abortion clinic or in a physician’s office.

   (2) It is unlawful for any person or public body to establish, conduct, manage, or operate an abortion clinic without a valid current license.

   (3) It is unlawful for any person to perform or assist in performing an abortion on a person in the third trimester other than in a hospital.

   (4) Any person who willfully violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

s. 10, ch. 78-382.

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Questions & Answers: Abortion

So, let me get this straight. If I conceal the birth of a child and the child is still alive it's completely legal? Why does this statute point specifically to a "dead body"?...

Arsh, You are correct that the statute only relates to concealing a dead child. All births must be registered with the state of North Carolina under North Carolina General Statut...

Where can I find *all* state abortion laws passed?...

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