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Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991
Part 4BRegulation of certain uses involving excess ART embryos
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Part 4B — Regulation of certain uses involving excess ART embryos
Division 1 — General
53S. Object of this Part 107
53T. Terms used 108
Division 2 — Performance of functions
53U. Functions not affected by State laws 111
53V. Extent to which functions are conferred 111
Division 3 — Offences
53W. Offence — use of excess ART embryo 112
53X. Offence — breaching licence condition 114
Division 4 — Embryo Research Licensing Committee of the NHMRC
53Y. Functions of Committee 114
53Z. Powers of Committee 114
Division 5 — Licensing system
53ZA. Person may apply for licence 115
53ZB. Determination of application by Committee 115
53ZC. Notification of decision 117
53ZD. Period of licence 117
53ZE. Licence is subject to conditions 117
53ZF. Variation of licence 119
53ZG. Suspension or revocation of licence 119
53ZH. Surrender of licence 120
53ZI. Notification of variation, suspension, revocation or surrender of licence 120
Division 6 — Reporting and confidentiality
53ZJ. NHMRC Licensing Committee to make certain information publicly available 120
53ZK. Confidential commercial information may only be disclosed in certain circumstances 121
53ZKA. Annual reports 123