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Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-328 — Hearing to determine necessity of physician's conduct.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 3: Abortion, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-328
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1) A physician accused of an offense under Section 76-7-326 may seek a hearing before the Medical Licensing Board created in Section 58-67-201 on whether the physician's conduct was necessary to save the life of the mother whose life was endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself. (2) The findings on that issue are admissible on that issue at the trial of the physician. Upon a motion from the physician, the court shall delay the beginning of the trial for not more than 30 days to permit such a hearing to take place.
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