§ 1-745.8. Suits upon violation of act--Injunctive relief--Attorney's fees
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 63. Public Health and Safety
63 Okl.St.Ann. § 1-745.8
§ 1-745.8. Suits upon violation of act--Injunctive relief--Attorney's fees
A. Any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed in violation of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, or the father of the unborn child who was the subject of such an abortion, may maintain an action against the person who performed or induced the abortion in knowing or reckless violation of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act for actual and punitive damages. Any woman upon whom an abortion has been attempted in violation of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act may maintain an action against the person who attempted to perform or induce the abortion in knowing or reckless violation of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act for actual and punitive damages.
B. A cause of action for injunctive relief against any person who has knowingly or recklessly violated the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act may be maintained by the woman upon whom an abortion was performed or induced or attempted to be performed or induced in violation of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; by any person who is the spouse, parent, sibling or guardian of, or a current or former licensed health care provider of, the woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or induced or attempted to be performed or induced in violation of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; by a district attorney with appropriate jurisdiction; or by the Attorney General. The injunction shall prevent the abortion provider from performing or inducing or attempting to perform or induce further abortions in violation of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act in the State of Oklahoma.
Credits
Laws 2011, c. 89, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
63 Okl. St. Ann. § 1-745.8, OK ST T. 63 § 1-745.8
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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