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Tenn. Code § 39-15-212: Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-15-212
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Tennessee law prohibits physicians from performing abortions after the twentieth week of pregnancy unless the physician determines the unborn child is not viable, with exceptions for medical emergencies. Violation is a Class A misdemeanor and may result in medical license suspension.
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