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2017 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 13 - Emergency Medical Services
Subchapter 14 - Emergency Contraception for Victims of Sexual Assault
§ 20-13-1402. Definitions
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AR Code § 20-13-1402 (2017)
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- As used in this subchapter:
- (1)
- (A) "Emergency contraception" means a drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that prevents pregnancy after sexual intercourse, including without limitation oral contraceptive pills.
- (B) "Emergency contraception" does not include RU-486, mifepristone, or any other drug or device that induces a medical abortion; and
- (2) "Sexual assault survivor" means a female who:
- (A) Alleges or is alleged to have been the victim of sexual assault or to have been raped; and
- (B) Presents as a patient for treatment with regard to the sexual assault or rape.
- (1)
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