{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"1708.5.6","citation":"Civ. Code, § 1708.5.6","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427. - 3273.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 3. OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY LAW [1708. - 1725.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 170, Sec. 1.   (AB 556)   Effective January 1, 2022.","effective":"2022-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A private cause of action for damages lies against a person who misuses sperm, ova, or embryos in violation of Section <a href=\"/pen/367g\">367g</a> of the Penal Code. </p><p>(b) A prevailing plaintiff who suffers harm as a result of a violation of Section <a href=\"/pen/367g\">367g</a> of the Penal Code may be awarded actual damages or statutory damages of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), whichever is greater.</p>","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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/obligations-imposed-by-law-1708-5-6","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}