§ 63-1-738.14. Violation of Act - Penalties.

Any person who knowingly or recklessly performs or attempts to perform an abortion in violation of the Unborn Child Pain Awareness/Prevention Act shall be guilty of a felony.  Any physician who knowingly or recklessly submits a false report under subsection C of Section 13 of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.  No penalty may be assessed against the female upon whom the abortion is performed or attempted to be performed.  No penalty or civil liability may be assessed for failure to comply with Section 8 of this act requiring a written certification that the female has been informed of the opportunity to review the information referred to in Section 8 of this act unless the State Department of Health has made the printed materials available at the time the physician or the agent of the physician is required to inform the female of the right to review the materials.

Added by Laws 2006, c. 185, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.