§20–209.

    (a)    In this section, “viable” means that stage when, in the best clinical judgment of the qualified provider based on the particular facts of the case before the qualified provider, there is a reasonable likelihood of the fetus’s sustained survival outside the womb.

    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the State may not interfere with the decision of a woman to terminate a pregnancy:

        (1)    Before the fetus is viable; or

        (2)    At any time during the woman’s pregnancy, if:

            (i)    The termination procedure is necessary to protect the life or health of the woman; or

            (ii)    The fetus is affected by genetic defect or serious deformity or abnormality.

    (c)    The Department may adopt regulations that:

        (1)    Are both necessary and the least intrusive method to protect the life or health of the woman; and

        (2)    Are not inconsistent with established clinical practice.

    (d)    The qualified provider is not liable for civil damages or subject to a criminal penalty for a decision to perform an abortion under this section made in good faith and in the qualified provider’s best clinical judgment in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice.