#### 18B Offence—developing a hybrid embryo 18B Offence—developing a hybrid embryo > > (1) A person commits an offence if the person intentionally creates a hybrid embryo. > > > (2) A person commits an offence if the person intentionally develops a hybrid embryo. > > > (3) A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) or (2) if the creation or development of the hybrid embryo by the person is authorised by a licence. > > Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years. > > **s 18B:** Ins 2007 No 16, Sch 1 \[8\].

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