Missouri Statutes

§ 334.245 — Abortions, only physicians to perform — violations, penalty.

Missouri § 334.245

JurisdictionMissouri

Title XXIIOCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

Ch. 334Physicians and Surgeons — Therapists — Athletic Trainers — Health Care Providers

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Bluebook

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 334.245 (2026).

Text

1.Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary that may allow a person to provide services relating to pregnancy, including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services, no person other than a licensed physician is authorized to perform or induce an abortion.

2.Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a class B felony.

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Legislative History

(L. 2010 S.B. 793)

Nearby Sections

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§ 334.001

Open records subject to release — board disclosure of confidential information, when.

§ 334.002

Inactive license status granted, when.

§ 334.010

Unauthorized practice of medicine and surgery prohibited — practice of medicine across state lines, definition — sports-related medical services, inapplicability.

§ 334.015

Criminal background check, fingerprint submission.

§ 334.020

(Repealed L. 1959 S.B. 50 § A)

§ 334.021

Reference to terms in prior laws, how construed — no hiring discrimination permitted based on medical degree held.

§ 334.031

Qualifications of candidates for licenses.

§ 334.035

Application for permanent license, postgraduate training requirement.

§ 334.036

Assistant physicians — definitions — limitation on practice — licensure, rulemaking authority — collaborative practice arrangements — insurance reimbursement.

§ 334.037

Assistant physicians, collaborative practice arrangements, requirements — rulemaking authority — identification badges required, when — prescriptive authority.

§ 334.038

Assistant physicians, program to serve in medically underserved areas, requirements — fund created — grant eligibility — rulemaking authority.

§ 334.040

Examination of applicants, how conducted, grades required, time limitations, extensions.

§ 334.043

Reciprocity — definitions — procedure — fees.

§ 334.044

Gratuitous medical services, summer camps, physician licensed in other state may perform, when.

§ 334.045

Temporary license granted, when, fee — conditional temporary license issued, when, limitations, expires when — no renewal.

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