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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Abortion” means the use of any means with the intent to terminate a woman's pregnancy for reasons other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after a live birth, to terminate an ectopic pregnancy or to remove a dead fetus. Abortion does not include birth control devices or oral contraceptives.
2. “Abortion clinic” means a facility, other than a hospital, in which five or more first trimester abortions in any month or any second or third trimester abortions are performed.
3. “Bodily remains” has the same meaning prescribed in § 36-2151.
4. “Director” means the director of the department of health services.
5. “Final disposition” has the same meaning prescribed in § 36-301.
6. “Medication abortion” means the use of any medication, drug or other substance that is intended to cause or induce an abortion.
7. “Perform” includes the initial administration of any medication, drug or other substance intended to cause or induce an abortion.
8. “Surgical abortion” has the same meaning prescribed in § 36-2151.
9. “Viable fetus” has the same meaning prescribed in § 36-2301.01.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36. Public Health and Safety § 36-449.01. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-36-public-health-and-safety/az-rev-st-sect-36-449-01/
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