2006 Ohio Revised Code - 2919.11. Definition of abortion.

§ 2919.11. Definition of abortion.
 

As used in the Revised Code, "abortion" means the purposeful termination of a human pregnancy by any person, including the pregnant woman herself, with an intention other than to produce a live birth or to remove a dead fetus or embryo. Abortion is the practice of medicine or surgery for the purposes of section 4731.41 of the Revised Code. 
 

HISTORY: 135 v H 989. Eff 9-16-74.
 

Not analogous to former RC § 2919.11 (134 v H 511 entitled "Criminal abortion."), repealed by 135 v H 989; and not analogous to former RC § 2919.11 (GC § 12912-1; 118 v 677; Bureau of Code Revision, 10-1-53), repealed 134 v H 511, § 2, eff 1-1-74.

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