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# O.C.G.A. § 31-9-5. Applicability of chapter to abortion and sterilization procedures.

This chapter shall not apply in any manner whatsoever to abortion and sterilization procedures, which procedures shall continue to be governed by existing law independently of the terms and provisions of this chapter.

## History

Code 1933, § 88-2902, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 438, § 1.

## Cross References

Abortion generally, § 16-12-140 et seq.

Performance of sterilization procedure, § 31-20-1 et seq.

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