Human infant; independent and separate existence
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-32.3
in effectFor the purposes of this article, the fact that the umbilical cord has not been cut or that the placenta remains attached shall not be considered in determining whether a human infant has achieved an independent and separate existence.
2010, cc. 810 , 851 .
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/18.2-32.3/Fetched: 10/16/2026
