Guam § 91 - Criminal Penalties.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 91 — Criminal Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 91. Criminal Penalties.
(a) Any physician, nurse, or other licensed healthcare provider who
intentionally with premeditation, or intentionally, or knowingly, or
recklessly, or by criminal negligence fails to provide reasonable and
medically-appropriate and reasonable care and treatment to an infant in the
course of an abortion shall be guilty of a criminal homicide, as defined in
Chapter 16 of Title 9, Guam Code Annotated, and may be punished in
accordance with that Chapter. The mother will not be liable, criminally or
civilly, for actions of a physician, nurse, or other licensed healthcare
provider, in violation of this Act to which she did not give her consent.
(b) Any violation of § 91.04(h) of this Act concerning the research use
of a born-alive infant is a felony of the first degree, and upon conviction may
be punished in accordance with Article 2, Chapter 80 of Title 9, Guam Code
Annotated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 91
What does Guam Code Annotated § 91 cover?
Section 91 ("Criminal Penalties.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 91?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 91" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 91 apply to my situation?
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