Section 26-21-2 Definitions. - Alabama Statutes

Section 26-21-2

Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) MINOR. Any person under the age of 18 years;

(2) EMANCIPATED MINOR. Any minor who is or has been married or has by court order otherwise been legally freed from the care, custody, and control of her parents;

(3) ABORTION. The use of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with intent other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead or dying unborn child.

(Acts 1987, No. 87-286, p. 397, §2.)