Colorado § 13-21-1203 - Definitions.
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§ 13-21-1203. Definitions.
As used in this part 12, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Consent" has the same meaning as provided in section 18-1-505, C.R.S.
(2) "Intentionally" has the same meaning as provided in section 18-1-501 (5), C.R.S.
(3) "Knowingly" has the same meaning as provided in section 18-1-501 (6), C.R.S.
(4) "Pregnancy" means the presence of an implanted human embryo or fetus within the uterus of a woman.
(5) "Recklessly" has the same meaning as provided in section 18-1-501 (8), C.R.S.
(6) "Unlawful termination of pregnancy" means the termination of a pregnancy by any means other than birth or a medical procedure, instrument, agent, or drug for which the consent of the pregnant woman, or a person authorized by law to act on her behalf, has been obtained, or for which the pregnant woman's consent is implied by law.
Source: L. 2014: Entire part added, (HB 14-1388), ch. 379, p. 1857, § 2, effective July 1.
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