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Vermont Abortion Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Abortion Laws
| Code Section | Tit.13 §§101 to 104 |
| Statutory Definition of Illegal Abortion | Willfully administers, advises any thing or any means with intent to procure miscarriage; whether mother dies or mother does not die (mother not liable) |
| Statutory Definition of Legal Abortion | Necessary to preserve mother's life |
| Penalty for Unlawful Abortion | If mother dies: imprisonment 5 to 20 years; if mother does not die: imprisonment 3 to 10 years; advertising/dealing in information about procuring miscarriages: imprisonment 3 to 10 years; person selling or giving anything to produce miscarriage: imprisonment 1 to 3 years and/or fine of $200 to $500 |
| Consent Requirements | - |
| Residency Requirements for Patients | - |
| Physician Licensing Requirements | - |
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