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Montana Title 50. Health and Safety § 50-20-109. Control of practice of abortion

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1) Except as provided in 50-20-401, an abortion may not be performed within the state of Montana:

(a) except by a licensed physician or physician assistant; and

(b) on an unborn child:

(i) who is capable of feeling pain, except as provided in 50-20-603; or

(ii) who is viable, unless necessary to preserve the life of the mother.

(2) Violation of subsection (1) is a felony.

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