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Iowa Code § 146B.1 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Abortion” means the termination of a human pregnancy with the intent other than to produce a live birth or to remove a dead fetus. 2. “Attempt to perform an abortion” means an act, or an omission of a statutoril…
Iowa Code § 146B.2 Determination of postfertilization age — certain abortions prohibited — exceptions — reporting requirements — penalties.
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1. Except in the case of a medical emergency, in addition to compliance with the prerequisites of chapter 146A , an abortion shall not be performed or be attempted to be performed unless the physician performing the abortion has first made a determination of the probable postfert…
Iowa Code § 146B.3 Civil actions and penalties.
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1. Failure of a physician to comply with any provision of section 146B.2 , with the exception of the late filing of a report or failure to submit a complete report in compliance with a court order, is grounds for licensee discipline under chapter 148 . 2. A woman upon whom an abo…