Civ. Code, § 1708.5.6 · Part 3. OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY LAW
Civ. Code, § 1708.5.6
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(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.
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History
Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 170, Sec. 1. (AB 556) Effective January 1, 2022.
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