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SDCL § 34-23A-69: Abortion of unborn child capable of feeling pain prohibited--Felony--Exceptions.

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  1. TITLE 34. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
  2. CHAPTER 34-23A. PERFORMANCE OF ABORTIONS

It is a Class 6 felony to intentionally or recklessly perform, or attempt to perform, an abortion of an unborn child capable of feeling pain unless it is a medical emergency. No penalty may be assessed against the woman upon whom the abortion is performed, or attempted to be performed.

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