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Article 259

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal CodeKey provision

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Abortion, practiced by a physician or midwife and dispensing of abortives.-The penalties provided in article 256 shall be imposed in its maximum period, respectively, upon any physician or midwife who, taking advantage...

Official text — Act No. 3815

Abortion, practiced by a physician or midwife and dispensing of abortives.-The penalties provided in article 256 shall be imposed in its maximum period, respectively, upon any physician or midwife who, taking advantage of their scientific knowledge or skill, shall cause an abortion or assist in causing the same.

Any pharmacist who, without the proper prescription from a physician, shall dispense any abortive shall suffer arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding 1,000 pesos.

SECTION THREE.-Duel

Source: lawphil.net (Act No. 3815 as amended)

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