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Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2007
3AStorage of embryos created before 1 January 2010
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#### 3A Storage of embryos created before 1 January 2010
3A Storage of embryos created before 1 January 2010
> > (1) Section 25 does not apply to an embryo created before 1 January 2010.
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> > (2) However, if the embryo was created using a donated gamete, an ART provider must not store the embryo for longer than 15 years after the date the embryo was created or such longer period as may be authorised by the Secretary under this clause.
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> > (3) The Secretary may give written authorisation for the embryo to be stored for a period longer than 15 years, if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for doing so having regard to any relevant guidelines issued by the Secretary from time to time.