MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 41-41-39. Violation of provisions as misdemeanor.

Anyone who purposefully, knowingly or recklessly performs or attempts to perform or induce an abortion without complying with Sections 41-41-31 through 41-41-37 shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of time not to exceed six (6) months or both such fine and imprisonment.

SOURCES: Laws, 1991, ch. 439, Sec. 5, eff from and after July 1, 1991 (Governor's veto overridden by the Legislature on March 28, 1991).


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