Definitions
N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-17.1-01
in effect12.1-17.1-01. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
1. "Abortion" means the termination of human pregnancy with an intention other than to
produce a live birth or to remove a dead embryo or fetus.
2. "Person" does not include the pregnant woman.
3. "Unborn child" means the conceived but not yet born offspring of a human being,
which, but for the action of the actor would beyond a reasonable doubt have
subsequently been born alive.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t12-1c17-1.pdf#nameddest=12p1-17p1-01Fetched: 10/16/2026