76-7-328. Hearing to determine necessity of physician's conduct.
(1) A physician accused of an offense under Section 76-7-326 may seek a hearing before
the Physicians Licensing Board created in Section 58-67-201, or the Osteopathic Physician and
Surgeon's Licensing Board created in Section 58-68-201 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.
Enacted by Chapter 272, 2004 General Session
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