American Samoa § 13.0808 - Mercy killing or euthanasia not authorized—Suicide distinguished.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0808 — Mercy killing or euthanasia not authorized—Suicide distinguished., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.0808. Mercy killing or euthanasia not authorized—Suicide distinguished.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to condone, authorize, or approve mercy killing or euthanasia, or to permit any affirmative or deliberate act or omission to end life other than to permit the natural process of dying. (b) The withholding or withdrawal of life-prolonging procedures from a patient in accordance with any provision of this chapter shall not, for any purpose, constitute a suicide.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 13.0808
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0808 cover?
Section 13.0808 ("Mercy killing or euthanasia not authorized—Suicide distinguished.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 13.0808?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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