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North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 14 > Article 11 > § 14-44 - Using drugs or instruments to destroy unborn child

If any person shall willfully administer to any woman, either pregnant or quick with child, or prescribe for any such woman, or advise or procure any such woman to take any medicine, drug or other substance whatever, or shall use or employ any instrument or other means with intent thereby to destroy such child, he shall be punished as a Class H felon.

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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?...

See also:

North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14 > Article 11 - Abortion and Kindred Offenses

U.S. Code Provisions: Abortion

U.S. Code Title 18 > Part I > Chapter 90A - Protection Of Unborn Children

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