Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Infertility Treatment Act 1995 - SECT 40

Transfer of gametes or embryos used for research

40. Transfer of gametes or embryos used for research



(1) A person must not transfer to the body of a woman-

   (a)  a gamete used for research; or





   (b)  an embryo formed from a gamete used for research; or



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   (d)  an embryo used for research-

unless that person has first obtained the approval of the Authority to do so,
and conducts the transfer in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
approval. Penalty: 240 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment or both.

(2) An approval under subsection (1) must be in writing and is subject to any
terms and conditions the Authority sees fit to impose.