2019 Mississippi Code
Title 41 - Public Health
Chapter 41 - Surgical or Medical Procedures; Consents
Mississippi Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act
§ 41-41-157. Remedies — Injunctions against dismemberment abortions
(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.
