Remedies - Injunctions against dismemberment abortions

1. Law
2. Mississippi Code
3. Public Health
4. Surgical or Medical Procedures; Consents
5. Mississippi Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act
6. 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:
   1. Injunctive relief;
   2. Civil cause of action; and
   3. 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:
   1. A woman upon whom such a dismemberment abortion was performed or attempted to be performed;
   2. 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
   3. 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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