The following definitions apply in this Article:

(1) Abortion. – As defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21.81

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 90-21.120

  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3

(2) Attempt to perform an abortion. – As defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21.81

(3) Woman. – As defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21.81 (2013-366, s. 3(a); 2023-14, s. 1.4(a).)