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when the rape or incest
has been reported promptly

to a law enforcement

agency; or

(c) where it is determined
by two physicians that

severe and long lasting

physical health damage to

the mother would result if

the pregnancy were carried

to term

Provided that no part of this
General Fund appropriation
may be paid to any physician
or surgeon or any hospital,
clinic or other medical
facility for or in connec-
tion with the performance of
any abortion, except upon
certification by a physician
or surgeon, based upon his
or her professional judg-
ment, that the procedure is
necessary, provided one of
the following conditions
exists:

1. Where continuation of the
pregnancy is likely to
result in the death of the
woman; or

2. Where there is a risk
that continuation of the
pregnancy would have a
detrimental effect on the
health of the woman; or

3. Where there is a risk of

the birth of the child

with permanent physical
deformity, genetic defect
or mental retardation; or

4.  Where medical procedures
are necessary for a victim
of rape, sexual offense or
incest, when the rape,
sexual offense or incest
has been reported to a law
enforcement agency or to a
public or private health
or social agency.

Federal Fund Appropriation,
provided that grants in
excess of this estimate may