Missouri Revised Statutes

Chapter 188
Regulation of Abortions
Section 188.100

August 28, 2011


Definitions.

188.100. Unless the language or context clearly indicates a different meaning is intended, the following words or phrases for the purposes of sections 188.100 to 188.120 shall mean:

(1) "Employer", the state, or any political or civil subdivision thereof, or any person employing two or more persons within the state, and any person acting as an agent of the employer;

(2) "Participate in abortion", to perform, assist in, refer for, promote, procure, or counsel a woman to have an abortion not necessary to save the life of the mother; or to undergo an abortion;

(3) "Person" includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, organizations, corporations, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, or other organized groups of persons.

(L. 1986 H.B. 1596)


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