Louisiana § RS 40:1061.23 - Emergency
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1061.23 — Emergency, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1061.23. Emergency
The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply when a medical emergency compels the immediate performance of an abortion because the continuation of the pregnancy poses an immediate threat and grave risk to the life or serious health risk to the unborn child's mother. Within twenty-four hours, the attending physician shall certify to the medical emergency for the abortion and shall enter such certification in the medical record of the pregnant woman.
Added by Acts 1978, No. 435, §1. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 418, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1232, §1, eff. July 9, 1999; Acts 2001, No. 1110, §1, eff. June 28, 2001; Acts 2014, No. 569, §2, special eff. date; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.35.12 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.; Acts 2022, No. 545, §3.
NOTE: See Acts 2014, No. 569, §3, regarding effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1061.23
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1061.23 cover?
Section RS 40:1061.23 ("Emergency") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana § RS 40:1061.23?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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