Tennessee Code 37-10-306 – Violations
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| class A misdemeanor | up to 11 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 37-10-306
- Abortion: means 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 fetus. See Tennessee Code 37-10-302
- Minor: means any person under eighteen (18) years of age. See Tennessee Code 37-10-302
- Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
Any person who intentionally performs an abortion with knowledge that, or with reckless disregard as to whether the person upon whom the abortion is to be performed is an unemancipated minor, and who intentionally or knowingly fails to conform to any requirement of this part, commits a Class A misdemeanor.