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Intentional Exposure of Infectious Diseases | Definition | Penalties
Intentional Exposure to Infectious Diseases, California Health and Safety Code §120290 HS
Voluntarily exposing another person, infecting them with a contagious, infectious, or transmissible disease.
The penalty for violating Health & Safety Code 120290 HS is:
- Up to six months in county jail
A fine of up to $1,000
What diseases are covered by the State of California Health & Safety Code – 120290?
According to its terms, Health & Safety Code 120.290 applies to all infectious diseases.
However, there are no published opinions by California courts on this interpretation of Health & Safety Code; but it is likely that the law would apply to any infectious disease with potentially serious consequences.
Civil cases of improper exposure to an infectious disease in which someone has been sued for damages have defended liability for transmission of:
- Herpes simplex, HIV, or failing to disclose that one has such an incurable disease to a sexual partner.
- Doing nothing to prevent transmission (such as using a condom).
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