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Mississippi Code Title 41. Public Health § 41-41-157

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Civil and criminal penalties for violations of Sections 41-41-151 through 41-41-169 may be imposed under the following priority:

(a) Injunctive relief;

(b) Civil cause of action; and

(c) Criminal action.

(2) A cause of action for injunctive relief against a person who has performed or attempted to perform a dismemberment abortion in violation of Section 41-41-155 may be maintained as a priority action by:

(a) A woman upon whom such a dismemberment abortion was performed or attempted to be performed;

(b) A person who is the spouse, parent or guardian of, or a current or former licensed health care provider of, a woman upon whom such a dismemberment abortion was performed or attempted to be performed; or

(c) A prosecuting attorney with appropriate jurisdiction.

(3) The injunction shall prevent the defendant from performing or attempting to perform further dismemberment abortions in violation of Section 41-41-155 in this state.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 41. Public Health § 41-41-157 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-41-public-health/ms-code-sect-41-41-157/

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