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urn: urn:us-la:rs:9:131
citation: "R.S. 9:131"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 9 › Code Preliminary Title › Code Book I › Code Title I › Chapter 3"
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  - { year: 1986, number: 964, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2025, number: 116, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
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# Judicial standard

In disputes arising between any parties regarding the in vitro fertilized human embryo, the dispute shall be resolved in accordance with the terms and provisions of the in vitro fertilization agreement by the parties. If no such agreement exists, then disputes shall be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction and in the best interest of the in vitro fertilized human embryo. Any provision in an in vitro fertilization agreement that directs or provides for the intentional destruction of an embryo shall be deemed null and void.