37-10-302 - Part definitions.

37-10-302. Part definitions.

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

     (1)  “Abortion” means the use of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant with intent other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead fetus;

     (2)  “Emancipated minor” means any minor who is or has been married or has by court order or otherwise been freed from the care, custody and control of the minor's parents; and

     (3)  “Minor” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age.

[Acts 1988, ch. 929, § 2.]