(1) As used in the section, "abortion-related drug" means a drug or medication that is known to be used for the purpose of performing an abortion, and includes: (a) methotrexate, or methotrexate with misoprostol; (b) mifepristone, also known as mifeprex; (c) misoprostol, also known as cytotec; and (d) RU-486. (2) An individual may not prescribe an abortion-related drug for the purpose of causing an abortion, unless the individual is licensed as a physician in this state under: (a) Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act ; or (b) Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act . (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (4) (a) Any prescription or medical order for a drug that is known to possibly cause an abortion shall be presumed by a pharmacy to be for an indication other than for the termination of a pregnancy. (b) A pharmacy dispensing a prescription or medical order for a drug that is known to possibly cause an abortion shall not be required to verify whether the prescription or medical order violates any provision of this chapter.
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