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§ 18.2-32.3 Human infant; independent and separate existence

For the purposes of this article, the fact that the umbilical cord has not been cut or that the placenta remains attached shall not be considered in determining whether a human infant has achieved an independent and separate existence.

History

This law was first created in 2010. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 810 and 851 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.

2010, cc. 810, 851.

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