Sexual Sterilization
This is Article 7 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Sexual Sterilization.” It is part of Title 54.1, titled “Professions And Occupations.” It is part of Subtitle III, titled “Professions And Occupations Regulated By Boards Within The Department Of Health Professions.” It is part of Chapter 29, titled “Medicine And Other Healing Arts.” 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