Louisiana § RS 40:65 - Completion of forms; filing with vital records registry
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:65 — Completion of forms; filing with vital records registry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:65. Completion of forms; filing with vital records registry
The information required by the form for which provision is made in R.S. 40:64 shall be completed by the physician or physicians performing the abortion in each case in which an abortion is performed. Such completed form shall be transmitted by the physician or physicians to the vital records registry within fifteen days of the performing of such abortion.
Acts 1979, No. 776, §1. Amended by Acts 1986, No. 876, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:65
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:65 cover?
Section RS 40:65 ("Completion of forms; filing with vital records registry") 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.
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