This chapter shall not apply in any manner whatsoever to abortion and sterilization procedures, which procedures shall continue to be governed by existing law independently of the terms and provisions of this chapter.
History. Code 1933, § 88-2902, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 438, § 1.
Cross references.
Abortion generally, § 16-12-140 et seq.
Performance of sterilization procedure, T. 31, C. 20.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 9 - Consent for Surgical or Medical Treatment
§ 31-9-2. Persons Authorized to Consent to Surgical or Medical Treatment
§ 31-9-4. Applicability of Chapter to Care and Treatment of Mentally Ill
§ 31-9-5. Applicability of Chapter to Abortion and Sterilization Procedures
§ 31-9-6. Construction of Chapter; Requirements of Valid Consent
§ 31-9-7. Right of Persons Who Are at Least 18 Years of Age to Refuse to Consent to Treatment