Ky. Rev. Stat. § 311.760

Current through Acts Received April 24, 2024
Section 311.760 - Minimum standards for performance of abortion

An abortion may be performed in this state only under the following circumstances:

(1) During the first trimester of pregnancy by a woman upon herself upon the advice of a licensed physician or by a licensed physician.
(2) After the first trimester of pregnancy, except in cases of emergency to protect the life or health of the pregnant woman, where an abortion is permitted under other provisions of KRS 311.710 to 311.820, by a duly licensed physician in a hospital duly licensed by the Kentucky Health Facilities and Health Services Certificate of Need and Licensure Board.

KRS 311.760

Effective:7/15/1982
Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 342, sec. 9, effective7/15/1982. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 64, sec. 1, effective 6/1/1980. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 255, sec. 6.