Section 24-9A-3 - Fetus.
24-9A-3. Fetus.
A. No fetus shall be involved as a subject in any clinical research activity unless the purpose of the activity is to meet the health needs of the particular fetus and the fetus will be placed at risk only to the minimum extent necessary to meet such needs or no significant risk to the fetus is imposed by the research activity.
B. An activity permitted under Subsection A of this section shall be conducted only if the mother is legally competent and has given her informed consent.