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Washington Revised Code Title 9. Crimes and Punishments § 9.02.130. Defenses to prosecution

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The good faith judgment of a physician, physician assistant, *advanced registered nurse practitioner, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice as to viability of the fetus or as to the risk to life or health of a pregnant individual and the good faith judgment of a health care provider as to the duration of pregnancy shall be a defense in any proceeding in which a violation of this chapter is an issue.

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