As used in this chapter, the term:
- (1) "Abortion" means the termination of human pregnancy with an intention other than to produce a live birth or to remove a dead fetus.
(2) "Abortion clinic" or "clinic" means any facility in which abortions are performed. The term does not include:
- (a) A hospital; or
- (b) A physician's office, provided that the office is not used primarily for the performance of abortions.
- (3) "Agency" means the Agency for Health Care Administration.
- (4) "Department" means the Department of Health.
- (5) "Hospital" means a facility licensed under chapter 395.
- (6) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459 or a physician practicing medicine or osteopathic medicine in the employment of the United States.
- (7) "Third trimester" means the weeks of pregnancy after the 24th week of pregnancy.
History.--s. 1, ch. 78-382; s. 1, ch. 86-286; ss. 4, 5, ch. 88-97; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 4, ch. 97-151; s. 37, ch. 97-264.