Record #:

26313

Author(s):

Abstract:

North Carolina state laws recognize three types of sterilization including eugenic, therapeutic, and voluntary sterilization. While the old common law crime of mayheim still exists, voluntary sterilization is not against public policy.

Source:

Health Law Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7754 A1 H42x), Vol. Issue 19, Sept 1970, p1-4, f

Subject(s):

Sterilization; Public health--Laws and legislation