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2017 Georgia Code
Title 31 - Health
Chapter 20 - Performance of Sterilization Procedures
§ 31-20-2. Performance of sterilization procedure upon request
Universal Citation: GA Code § 31-20-2 (2017)
It shall be lawful for any physician to perform a sterilization procedure upon a person 18 years of age or over, or less than 18 years of age if legally married, provided that a request in writing is made by such person and provided, further, that prior to or at the time of such request a full and reasonable medical explanation is given by such physician to such person as to the meaning and consequence of such operation.
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