§ 16-402. Prohibitions and penalties.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) Surrogate parenting contracts are prohibited and rendered unenforceable in the District.

(b) Any person or entity who or which is involved in, or induces, arranges, or otherwise assists in the formation of a surrogate parenting contract for a fee, compensation, or other remuneration, or otherwise violates this section, shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.

                
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(Mar. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 9-219, § 2, 40 DCR 582; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 18(b), 44 DCR 1271.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-402.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 9-219, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-401.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-255, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-401.