North Carolina § 14-401 - 21. Practicing "rebirthing technique"; penalty.
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§ 14-401. 21. Practicing "rebirthing technique"; penalty.
It is unlawful for a person to practice a technique, whether known as a "rebirthing technique" or referred to by any other name, to reenact the birthing process in a manner that includes restraint and creates a situation in which a patient may suffer physical injury or death. A violation of this section is punishable as follows: For a first offense under this section, the person is guilty of a Class A1 misdemeanor. For a second or subsequent offense under this section, the person is guilty of a Class I felony. No State funds shall be used to pay for the rebirthing technique made unlawful by this section and performed in another state notwithstanding that the technique, whether known as a rebirthing technique or referred to by any other name, is lawful in that other state. History (2003-205, s. 1; 2004-124, s. 10.2F.) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2004-124, s. 10.2F, effective July 1, 2004, added subsection (c).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 14-401 ("21. Practicing "rebirthing technique"; penalty.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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