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PART I. ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT

TITLE XVI. PUBLIC HEALTH

CHAPTER 112. REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

REGISTRATION OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS

Chapter 112: Section 12M. Abortion; pregnancy existing for 24 weeks or more

Section 12M. If a pregnancy has existed for twenty-four weeks or more, no abortion may be performed except by a physician and only if it is necessary to save the life of the mother, or if a continuation of her pregnancy will impose on her a substantial risk of grave impairment of her physical or mental health.