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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses § 30-5A-3. Prohibition of partial-birth abortions

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

No person shall perform a partial-birth abortion except a physician who has determined that in his opinion the partial-birth abortion is necessary to save the life of a pregnant female or prevent great bodily harm to a pregnant female:

A. because her life is endangered or she is at risk of great bodily harm due to a physical disorder, illness or injury, including a condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy; and

B. no other medical procedure would suffice for the purpose of saving her life or preventing great bodily harm to her.

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