§ 124985 Hereditary Disorders Penalties

Health and Safety Code·California

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•Breaking the rules in the Hereditary Disorders Act is against the law.
•If you break these rules, you can be punished with a misdemeanor.
•This law has been in place since 1996.

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A doctor does not follow the rules for genetic testing before a baby is born.

If the doctor breaks the rules set by the Hereditary Disorders Act, they can be charged with a misdemeanor.

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§ 124985 Hereditary Disorders Penalties

A violation of any of the provisions of the Hereditary Disorders Act (Section 27) or any of the regulations adopted pursuant to that act shall be punishable as a misdemeanor. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Hereditary Disorders Act Section 27 misdemeanor

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California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 124985.

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