Intentional Transmission of an Infectious Disease
Health Safety Code -§ 120290
What counts as a violation of Health & Safety Code § 120290?
Health & Safety Code § 120290 makes it a crime to intentionally transmit an infectious disease.
To be convicted under Health & Safety Code § 120290, all of the following must be proven:
- You have an infectious, communicable, or transmittable disease,
- You knew about the potential risks of the disease, and
- You intentionally exposed another person to that disease.
What is the punishment for a violation of Health & Safety Code § 120290?
A violation of Health & Safety Code § 120290 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
What are defenses to Health & Safety Code § 120290?
- You did not know that you had an infectious disease
- You did not intend to transmit that disease to another person
- You did not have an infectious disease
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