Sterilisation Act, 1998 (Act No. 44 of 1998)

In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise—

means the consent contemplated in section 4;

means a person registered as such in terms of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974);

means a member of the Executive Council responsible for health in a province;

means the Minister of Health;

means a person registered as such in terms of the Nursing Act, 1978 (Act No. 50 of 1978), and who holds a qualification in psychiatry;

means prescribed by regulation made under this Act;

means a person registered as such in terms of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974);

means a person registered as such in terms of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974);

means a person registered as such in terms of the Social Work Act, 1978 (Act No. 110 of 1978);

means a procedure whereby a person could be permanently rendered incapable of fertilization or reproduction.

1. Definitions