California Civil Code

§ 1708.5.6

CIV § 1708.5.6 Effective Jan 1, 2022Div. 3 · Part 3

Statute text

(a)A private cause of action for damages lies against a person who misuses sperm, ova, or embryos in violation of Section 367g of the Penal Code.

(b)A prevailing plaintiff who suffers harm as a result of a violation of Section 367g of the Penal Code may be awarded actual damages or statutory damages of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), whichever is greater.

Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 170, Sec. 1. (AB 556) Effective January 1, 2022.