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Alaska Abortion Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Abortion Laws
| Code Section | 18.16.010-18.16.090 |
| Statutory Definition of Illegal Abortion | Knowingly doesn't meet standards for legal abortion. Partial Birth Abortion (§18.16.050): Partial birth abortion unlawful unless to save life of mother when no other medical procedure would suffice |
| Statutory Definition of Legal Abortion | Terminate pregnancy of nonviable fetus |
| Penalty for Unlawful Abortion | Fine to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years; partial birth abortion: Class C felony |
| Consent Requirements | Of patient or one parent or guardian if unmarried, unemancipated patient less than 18, except in medical emergency or judicial waiver of consent |
| Residency Requirements for Patients | 30 days before procedure |
| Physician Licensing Requirements | Licensed M.D., by State Medical Board hospital or facility approved by Dept. of Health & Social Services |
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