Sexual Sterilization

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This is Article 7 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Sexual Sterilization.” It is part of Chapter 29 “Medicine and Other Healing Arts”, which is part of Subtitle III “Professions and Occupations Regulated by Boards Within the Department of Health Professions”, which is part of Title 54.1 “Professions and Occupations”. It contains 7 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 7 sections.

§ 54.1-2974	Sterilization operations for persons 18 years or older capable of informed consent
§ 54.1-2975	Sterilization operations for certain children incapable of informed consent
§ 54.1-2976	Sterilization operations for certain adults incapable of informed consent
§ 54.1-2977	Standards for court-authorized sterilization of certain persons
§ 54.1-2978	Reports of certain sterilizations
§ 54.1-2979	No liability for nonnegligent performance of operation
§ 54.1-2980	Article inapplicable to certain medical or surgical treatment