Section 34-23A-16 - Birth certificate for live birth resulting from abortion--Death certificate onsubsequent death.
34-23A-16. Birth certificate for live birth resulting from abortion--Death certificate on subsequent death. Whenever an abortion procedure results in a live birth, a birth certificate shall be issued certifying the birth of said live born person even though said live person may thereafter die in a short time. In the event death does ensue after a short time, a death certificate shall be issued; both the birth and death certificates shall be issued pursuant to law and rules and regulations of the State Department of Health.
Source: SL 1973, ch 146, § 11.